water-utilities

Asked the Council to delay the sewer rate decision and hold more public workshops for property owners.

Suggested taking a deeper dive into restaurant grease traps and financial risks before approving sewer rate hikes.

Advocated for exploring recycled water programs and grants to prepare for future droughts.

Speaking for the Chico Builders Association, requested a delay on sewer rate decisions and more public workshops.

Expressed the Chico Chamber's desire for balanced funding options that minimize direct rate impacts on businesses.

Speaking for North Valley Property Owners, requested workshops and raised concerns over billing accuracy for multi-family accounts.

Presented a financial spreadsheet model suggesting debt financing can moderate near-term rate spikes while funding capital projects.

Agreed with builders association comments, suggesting independent third-party review of sewer cost estimates.