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Corte Madera council approves 2.2% rate increase for Mill Valley Refuse Services
Summary
The Corte Madera Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution 13 20 26 approving a 2.2% CPI-based increase to Mill Valley Refuse Services rates, effective July 1, 2026, after hearing company justification and mixed public comment about service and affordability.
The Corte Madera Town Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 13 20 26, approving a 2.2% increase to the maximum rates Mill Valley Refuse Services (MVRS) may charge, with new rates to take effect July 1, 2026. Council members Andrews, Beckman, Vice Mayor Casiza and Mayor Thomas recorded "yes" votes.
Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn told the council the request is an annual CPI-based adjustment and does not trigger a full base-rate review because the increase does not exceed the franchise agreement's CPI threshold. The town's franchise with MVRS dates to 1965 and remains in effect through Dec. 31, 2026; staff said they are working on a new franchise agreement for council consideration later this year.
MVRS CEO Gene Del Zopa, who spoke at the hearing, said the company filed the rate application on March 27, 2026, and cited cost…
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