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Council presses town on water-bill impacts as staff proposes 7.25% utility rate increase
Summary
As officials proposed a 7.25% water and sewer rate increase and a $2 quarterly rise in the fixed service charge, councilors urged staff to identify relief for low-income and fixed‑income households. Staff said the town will refer eligible residents to Community for Helping Others and is studying targeted assistance options.
Town staff told the council the utility rate package proposed in the FY2026 draft budget would raise combined water and sewer charges by roughly 7.25%, driven mainly by Fairfax Water and contract increases. The proposal also increases the fixed quarterly service charge from $40 to $42.
Council members expressed concern about the distributional effects of a fixed service charge on…
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