Council

Confirms Utility Rate Increase

Funds will be leveraged to obtain a loan to improve infrastructure

WAITSBURG – At their January meeting, the Waitsburg City Council voted unanimously to approve a utility rate increase to fund imminent infrastructure repairs and upgrades, but opted to review the numbers one more time before making a final decision. The council approved the proposed increase, with minor changes, at their February meeting.

The council voted to raise utility rates by 5% on both water and sewer this year and next; followed by a steady 2.5% increase in 2019 and beyond....