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Council hears utility rate study proposing 5.4% increase, votes on fees deferred
St. Helens City Council · January 9, 2026
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Summary
Consultants presented a rate study proposing a 5.4% overall utility increase beginning July 1; staff said the average monthly customer bill would rise about $7.72. Council will memorialize the study now and consider formal fee adoption with the budget in June.
Consultants and finance staff presented a rate study that recommends an overall 5.4% increase to the combined utility bill, effective July 1 if adopted with the budget. The presentation noted the average customer’s monthly bill would rise roughly $7.72 — from about $153.40 to $161.12 — and showed a…
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