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Afton council adopts new water rates to fund operations and projects
Summary
The Afton Town Council unanimously passed Resolution 2025-10 on Dec. 9, 2025, approving new utility rates for the Afton Water Department; councilors confirmed a 2% non-residential increase be included and discussed implementation details.
The Afton Town Council on Dec. 9, 2025, unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-10 to increase utility rates for the Afton Water Department, a step council members said is needed to support operations and system improvements.
At the meeting, Mayor Jeff Jensen presented the resolution and Council Member Will Wilkes moved its adoption. Council Member Dirk Hillyard seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council members asked staff to ensure the rate language explicitly included a two percent increase for non-residential customers.
Council discussion focused on technical clarifications rather than objections. Town Administrator Violet Sanderson had earlier presented financial statements that framed the budgetary context for the change. The resolution as adopted will be posted consistent with town procedures.
The council’s action is effective per municipal procedures; for specifics about new billing rates and effective dates residents are advised to consult the town office or the posted resolution.
