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2 issues in water utilities with critical priority

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Sewer District Scale of Charges and Debt Repayment

Legislators scrutinized major change orders and overall progress on the $275 million sewer consolidation project, discussing ratepayer impacts and financing.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026

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Utility Rate Increases and Energy Supply Costs

Committee members reviewed skyrocketing utility bills and discussed a proposed county sales tax exemption on utility services, with suggestions to extend the relief period from six months to a full year.

3 mentionsLast discussed May 4, 2026