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Council schedules public hearings on proposed water and sewer rate changes
Summary
The council approved resolutions to set public hearings on proposed water and sewer rate increases for 3/3/2026 and 3/17/2026 after staff said a study recommended a 15% increase; no final rate was adopted at the meeting.
The Town Council approved a resolution to schedule two public hearings on potential water and sewer rate adjustments for March 3 and March 17, 2026. Staff presented the study recommendation — described during council discussion as a 15 percent increase in rates — but emphasized that no final amounts had been set and that hearings were intended to solicit public input.
A resident asked the council to publicize details for residents, citing concerns about meter access, changes to meter caps and unexpected bill fluctuations. The mayor and councilmembers stressed that the hearings are for community feedback and that the town will present more detail at those meetings.
What happens next
The public hearings will provide residents an opportunity to review rate options and submit comment ahead of any council vote. Council members encouraged public attendance and said staff will provide detailed analyses before the hearings.
