Water rate increase from $17 to $33 base rate
Summary
The city wants to more than double the base water rate to fix a water fund running deficits since 2018, but deferred the vote a week so residents have more time to protest. Seniors and fixed-income residents raised hardship concerns.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Base rate rises from about $17 to $33.33 per month for Hollister water customers.
The water system itself — restoring solvency prevents the general fund from propping it up.
Seniors and fixed-income residents who say their conserving efforts haven't stopped rising bills.
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