Brentwood Council Votes to Lower Previously Approved Water Rates

Brentwood council votes to lower previously approved water rates

BRENTWOOD – After cost-saving measures by the city, an expected hike in water rates for Brentwood residents has been cut nearly in half. The Brentwood City Council voted unanimously on July 1 to lower the rate from the previously approved 6.5% to the recommended 4% for the 2025/26 fiscal year. Public Works Director Casey Wichert said as part of the ongoing fiscal review, staff determined there wasn’t a necessity to have the original 6.5% increas…

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