Electric rates may stay fixed, while other rates rise for Sitkans

Electric rates may stay fixed, while other rates rise for Sitkans

Rates for most city utilities this year are likely to increase, with one exception. At a special budget meeting on Feb. 27, the Sitka Assembly reviewed the city’s electric, water, wastewater, solid waste and harbor funds.  This year, city staff recommended increasing utility rates by 6% for water, 2% for wastewater and solid waste, and 4% for harbors. They recommended no rate increase for electricity, but residential customers will see a small i…