Sewer rate increase

Opposed the increase, citing inflation, rising insurance, and frustration that assessments aren't subject to a public vote.

First-time speaker, retired and facing stage four kidney cancer, said she and her husband simply can't afford more increases.

Submitted a five-page written objection arguing the city used an unsigned preliminary engineer's report and a flawed protest ballot chain of custody under Prop 218.

Demanded dollar-amount transparency on household impact, reserves, and spending breakdown before any vote.

Senior citizen who fears increases lead to homelessness; asked for a five-year phased increase with general fund backfill.

Suggested a phased approach, a community advisory committee, a low-income relief plan, and annual accountability reporting.

Non-resident speaking for friends; argued money spent on the Paris Center and Aquatic Center should have gone to sewer improvements instead.

Opposed, noting her citizen committee already met with staff and that the increase should wait.

Said her sewer bill would double and asked the council to craft a vetted, phased plan that protects low-income and senior residents.

Accepted the need for sewer funding but asked that any increase be spread over three to five years.