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Canton council reviews 2026 sewer-rate options, takes no vote
Summary
Clerk Anne Koliha presented multiple 2026 sewer-rate options to the Canton City Council and an additional 'option 5' proposed by Councilmember Jason Magnuson to strengthen the fund balance; the council did not vote and deferred a decision to a future meeting.
Clerk Anne Koliha told the Canton City Council on Oct. 8, 2025, that she had prepared several options for increasing sewer rates in 2026 and had presented those options to the utility committee for review. Councilmember Jason Magnuson reviewed an additional “option 5” intended to create a larger cushion in the sewer fund rather than merely covering minimal costs.
The council discussed the proposals but did not take a formal vote on rate changes. Koliha said staff will continue to refine the options and the council will consider a decision at the next regular meeting. The discussion was introduced under New Business and followed staff reports earlier in the agenda.
Why it matters: utility-rate changes affect household and business bills and fund long-term sewer system repairs and replacements. The 'option 5' Magnuson outlined would increase reserves to reduce the need for emergency rate adjustments if unexpected costs arise.
Councilmembers present who participated in the discussion included Kristy Ziegler (mayor), George Hafner, Jeremy Hanson and Jason Magnuson. No public comments were recorded on this agenda item, and no formal motion to set or approve new rates appears in the transcript.
