Some Bakersfield residents are speaking out, claiming the city should rethink its proposed sewer rates and say they will only add to their financial burden.
- Bakersfield proposes a dramatic sewer rate increase from $239 to $950 annually, nearly 300%.
- Residents, especially seniors, express concern over the financial burden of the proposed increases.
- The city has mailed notices to 106,000 properties about the rate hike.
- To oppose the increase, residents must submit written protests by May 28, totaling over 53,000 needed to block it.
- The council voted 4-1 to approve issuing Prop 218 notices for the proposed rate hikes.
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Property owners in Bakersfield are reacting after being notified of a proposed increase in sewer rates. Residents and businesses are voicing concerns, claiming the proposed rates will add to their financial burden…