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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Public comments (6)
Asked the council to vote no on the utility rate increases, highlighting the financial strain on seniors living on fixed incomes and questioning consultant spending.
City Council meeting - Sep 22, 2026 · 1:24:40 →Suggested revisiting the city's water rate tiers, arguing that flat increases disproportionately impact smaller households compared to larger users.
City Council meeting - Sep 22, 2026 · 49:51 →Questioned why city-owned golf courses pay wholesale water rates while residents face flat increases, suggesting golf course rates could help cover budget gaps.
City Council meeting - Sep 22, 2026 · 1:43:00 →Suggested approving utility rate increases for only one year at a time rather than three years to reassess reserves annually.
City Council meeting - Sep 22, 2026 · 2:49:30 →Supported the rate increases, warning that deferring them would lead to much larger spikes in the future based on past experience.
City Council meeting - Sep 22, 2026 · 1:43:18 →Urged the council to reject the proposed 5% annual utility rate increases for three years, citing financial hardships for seniors and local businesses.
City Council Meeting - Sep 8, 2026 · 18:20 →