‘We don’t need another nail in the coffin’: City of Bakersfield says it will rescind proposed sewer rate increase

‘We don’t need another nail in the coffin’: City of Bakersfield says it will rescind proposed sewer rate increase

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield said they are rescinding the decision to increase the sewer and water usage rate. Multiple Bakersfield residents attended the city council meeting on April 23 to comment on the sewer rate proposal, which would increase the rate up to 300% over the next five years. The current […]

City recommends rescinding sewer increase proposal

Faced with an enormous amount of public opposition, Bakersfield city staff recommended rescinding a proposal for a massive increase in sewer rates.

Bakersfield City Council tables proposed sewer rate hike

The Bakersfield City Council delays a proposed 300% sewer rate hike after strong community pushback. The Bakersfield City Council unexpectedly decided to table a proposed sewer rate increase, surprising many residents who attended the meeting to speak out against it If implemented, the proposal would raise annual sewer rates from $239 to $950, nearly a 300 percent increase. To formally oppose the rate hike, residents must submit written protests…