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Economist suggests smaller, gradual water rate increases amid rising costs in Bakersfield
City Manager Christian Clegg has decided to postpone a proposed water rate increase, which would have raised rates from $230 ...
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Bakersfield poised to send notices of proposed water rate hike following disastrous sewer fee proposal
Bakersfield residents still reeling from a notice that their sewer fees were proposed to go up by more than 300% will likely ...
‘We don’t need another nail in the coffin’: City of Bakersfield says it will rescind proposed sewer rate increase
The city of Bakersfield said they are rescinding the decision to increase the sewer and water usage rate. Multiple ...
City manager recommends rescinding proposed sewer rate hike notice
Wednesday's city council meeting began with an unexpected announcement from City Manager Christian Clegg. "Staff will be ...
The Bakersfield Californian4dOpinion
Community Voices: Thoughtful planning on sewer rates will get us through
I voted against sending out the Proposition 218 notice to raise sewer rates to $950 annually, and I supported the city ...
City sewer tour hopes to clear the air on sewer rate increase
The proposed sewer rate jumps up to 300% going from $239 a year to $950. But, the city cleared the air with a Friday morning ...
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City considering its options amid facility repair needs
During a recent tour of the East Planz Road facility, Wastewater Manager Evette Roldan pointed out several areas in need of ...
The Bakersfield Californian7d
City looks to educate public on need for upgrades after pause on sewer rates
Even though Bakersfield officials moved this week to pause a proposal for raising local sewer rates roughly 300%, officials ...
City tells committee PSVS money increasingly dedicated to personnel
More and more of the city's annual Public Safety and Vital Services dollars are going to dedicated costs each year, leaving the city with less money to spend on discretionary items. On Thursday, city ...