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Ferndale council records opposition to proposed GLWA FY2027 wholesale rate increases

City of Ferndale City Council · February 10, 2026

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Summary

As part of consent business, the council adopted a resolution opposing proposed FY2027 Great Lakes Water Authority wholesale water and sewer charge increases (about 6.83% for water and 5.98% for sewer) and urged GLWA to reconsider magnitude, explore phasing and account for unfunded mandates affecting municipalities.

The Ferndale City Council adopted a resolution opposing proposed fiscal year 2027 wholesale water and sewer service-charge increases proposed by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA). The resolution, presented as part of the consent agenda, notes GLWA’s proposed average increases of approximately 6.83% for water service and 5.98% for sewer service and urges the GLWA board to reconsider the magnitude and structure of the increases.

The resolution states that Ferndale does not control GLWA wholesale rates and will be required to pass increases through to local utility customers; it asks GLWA to consider cost-containment measures, phasing options and to account for pressures municipalities face, including lead-service-line replacement mandates that are largely unfunded. The council directed the city clerk to transmit the resolution to GLWA leadership and regional representatives and encouraged local elected officials to attend the GLWA public hearing and advocate for affordability and equity.

Councilmembers also urged residents to contact regional representatives and noted neighboring municipalities are preparing similar resolutions, indicating coordinated regional advocacy.