City Water, Sewer Rate Increases Approved

City water, sewer rate increases approved

By Ashlyn Little The DeRidder City Council approved increases for city water and sewer rates during Monday night’s meeting, following a state mandate for municipal and public utility funds to be financially “sustainable.” The council has been mulling the mandate and related increases since 2023. That year the panel voted for an increase, but it was not enough to reach the sustainability factor required. At that time, the panel expected to revisi…

Atascadero, Grover Beach city councils vote to raise sewer rates

By KAREN VELIE Both Grover Beach and Atascadero city councils voted this week to raise their sewer rates to cover maintenance and infrastructure improvements. Both councils voted in favor of their city’s proposed rate increases in April. Under Proposition 218, property owners may submit written protests to the rate increases. If more than 50% of […]