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Ripon council closes Prop. 218 hearing; new utility rates to take effect after no majority protest
Summary
After a public hearing on Proposition 218 rate changes, the council confirmed there were fewer than the 2,697 protest ballots required for a majority protest. City staff said the rate increases will go into effect as adopted by Resolution 25-36 beginning Feb. 1, 2026.
Ripon City staff told the council on Jan. 13 that the city's Proposition 218 process for water, sewer and garbage rates will proceed after a public hearing produced fewer than the threshold of protest ballots needed to halt the increase.
Kevin Warner, who presented the study and consultant report, said the council adopted a resolution in…
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