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San Mateo council adopts 2026 solid waste rate increases after Prop 218 protest hearing
Summary
After a Prop 218 protest hearing, the council adopted 2026 solid waste collection rates to cover a $1.17 million shortfall in the city’s solid‑waste revenue requirement; mailed notices went to 31,509 property owners and 29 valid protests were received, so a majority protest was not found and the measure passed 5‑0.
The San Mateo City Council on March 16 adopted updated residential solid‑waste rates for the 2026 rate year following a Proposition 218 protest hearing and a staff recommendation to bring rates closer to cost‑of‑service.
Jack Johnson, the city’s waste management supervisor, explained the 2026 revenue requirement of $35.6 million and a shortfall of roughly $1.17 million compared with revenue at current rates. Consultants from HF&H (Rick Simonson and Gabe Sasser) said the proposed residential increases range…
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