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Board authorizes advertisement of June 2 public hearing on proposed 13% water and sewer rate increase
Summary
The board authorized advertising a public hearing for June 2 on an "up to 13%" per‑tier utility rate increase and proposed 13% increases to application/development fees; staff said approximately 80% of customers use 5,000 gallons or less and presented estimated per‑customer increases of roughly $3–$17/month depending on usage.
Gloucester County staff asked the Board of Supervisors to authorize a public hearing on proposed utility rate increases tied to the county’s FY2026 capital plan.
Deputy County Administrator Maria Callaway, filling in for the utilities director, presented five‑year rate projections and said that for fiscal 2027 staff is proposing up to a 13% increase per tier for water and for…
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