Gilbert officials met with dozens of residents Monday to discuss a proposed 25% increase in water and waste service rates, marking what could be the third consecutive year of utility hikes for the East Valley community.
Gilbert officials met with dozens of residents Monday to discuss a proposed 25% increase in water and waste service rates, marking what could be the third consecutive year of utility hikes for the East Valley community.
The open house was the first of two scheduled meetings before the Town Council votes on the proposal Feb. 17. If approved, the new rates would follow a 50% water rate increase that took effect last year.Officials say the adjustments are necessary to fund critical infrastructure and secure long-term water supplies as Colorado River allocations continue to decline. The town is weighing two options for the water rate hike: a single 25% increase in April, or two separate 14% increases scheduled for 2026 and 2027.The proposal also includes adjustments for waste and recycling services, featuring a 2% increase for residential households and a 20% increase for businesses.During the meeting, neighbors expressed concerns that the cumulative hikes are stretching household budgets.The town will host a second open house at 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at Gilbert Town Hall to gather further public comment.
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