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Utility Director Justin Shepard proposes two maintenance hires as PSA advances FY27 budget and an 8.9% water-rate increase
Summary
The Montgomery County Public Service Authority staff proposed two new maintenance positions to address high water loss and aging infrastructure, presented FY27 water and wastewater budgets and recommended an 8.9% increase to water rates; the board authorized a June 1 public hearing and will consider adoption after public comment.
Justin Shepard, introduced to the Public Service Authority board as a presenter, outlined proposals to add two full-time positions in the FY27 budget to boost preventative maintenance across water and wastewater facilities and to support targeted water-loss investigations.
Shepard said the first proposed role is a utility maintenance technician to handle upkeep of about 36 facilities, including pump stations and treatment facilities, and the second is a water maintenance technician to support two full-time and one part-time water staff member. "So, I'm proposing two additional positions in FY27 budget," Shepard said, explaining the aim is to move from reactive fixes to proactive maintenance.
Shepard told…
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