The city is raising wastewater rates by 9% with additional increases over the next three years to maintain services, amidst record inflation and rising costs.
Finance Director Dat Nguyen noted the necessary increase is mandated to ensure the system operates safely, as the city cannot charge more than maintenance costs.
Resident Beverly Borbon highlighted concerns for seniors living on fixed incomes, urging the council to consider more equitable billing solutions amidst significant rate hikes.
Councilmember Yvonne Martinez Beltran expressed understanding of maintenance needs, but emphasized the financial challenges posed by the increases for fixed-income families.
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