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Henderson approves 5% water and sewer rate increase effective July 1
Summary
On final reading the Henderson board approved Ordinance #585, raising water and sewer rates by 5% effective July 1, 2026; the roll call showed four ayes and two aldermen absent.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved Ordinance #585 on the final reading on June 11, 2026, increasing the city's water and sewer rates by 5% effective July 1, 2026.
The motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Alderman Donna Butler and seconded by Alderman Keith Smith. The roll call vote recorded ayes from Mark A. Barber, Donna Butler, Buel Maness and Keith Smith, with no opposing votes and two aldermen absent (Michael Phelps and Jason Rhodes). Mayor Terry F. Bell declared Ordinance #585 approved on final reading.
City officials did not record additional rate tables or examples in the meeting minutes; the ordinance was described as the same measure that passed first reading at the prior meeting.
