ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville City Council on Tuesday approved a series of fee and utility rate increases for the upcoming fiscal year, citing rising service costs, storm recovery needs and a continued effort to balance the city’s budget without deeper cuts.
The changes, adopted as part of the fiscal year 2027 fees and charges ordinance, will affect residential utility bills, sanitation services and several city programs beginning in July.
City officials said the increases are necessary as expenses outpace revenue growth…