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Newberg council unanimously adopts utility rate increases for 2027 and 2028
Summary
The Newberg City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2026‑4018, approving staff recommendations for multi‑year utility increases: water 5%, wastewater 4.1%, stormwater 4.5% and a 4% transportation utility fee for 2027 and a repeat in 2028 to sustain operations and reduced CIP lists.
After a public hearing on March 16, the Newberg City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2026‑4018, approving multi‑year rate increases recommended by the Rate Review Committee to sustain current service levels and staffing.
A staff representative summarized the committee’s recommendation: a 5% increase to water rates, a 4.1% increase to wastewater, a 4.5%…
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