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City Council pushes back against SAWS’ rate hike proposal

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio Water System officials have voiced urgency in having City Council pass a proposed water rate hike in order to quickly begin generating revenues to support a series of much-needed infrastructure improvements. But many city leaders say they and their constituents first need proof that the city-owned water utility can better…

City Council ponders a slightly smaller water rate hike proposal

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

By Edmond Ortiz City Council will meet June 18 to mull the San Antonio Water System’s proposed four-year rate plan that includes a nearly $4 monthly increase on the average SAWS customer’s bill. Even though the proposed rate hikes are now slightly lower than what SAWS initially unveiled, a few council members are worried that…