Orting City is facing a 9.5% increase in utility bills as the council approves a $60M water, $102M sewer, and $29M stormwater capital improvement plan.

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The committee has voted to prioritize a net-zero solar strategy, trimming project costs by nearly $50 million and bringing the total estimate to just shy of $700 million—what's next for this ambitious plan?

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In a contentious meeting, the Bonita Springs City Council opted for a rollback millage rate after heated discussions about balancing affordability and fiscal responsibility.

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Kirkland's city staff have proposed lower utility rate increases for 2027, easing the financial burden on residents with significant adjustments to modeling assumptions and operating reserves.

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Boynton Beach faces a tough choice: a proposed 17.25% water-rate hike to fund critical PFAS treatment upgrades could hit seniors and fixed-income families hard.

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