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Recommendation R1B

Recommendation R1B

In alignment with Proposition 218, begin the process to raise sewer rates, including a 45-day public notice, a public hearing, and the creation of an official ordinance by the Board. To be implemented by August 19, 2026.

Jury report: The Waters Are Murky: An Investigation into Transparency Issues at Sunnyslope County Water District · PDF page 38

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Official response

Sunnyslope County Water District Board of Directors

Agency says further analysis needed

Requires analysis and a revised proposal within six months, if warranted.

Read official response · PDF page 2

The Board has not committed to enact new rates by the jury’s date. The response explains a conditional flat-fee review, a six-month return and possible abandonment if infeasible. Review is not adoption or completed Proposition 218 proceedings.

  • Review the flat-fee recommendation and return an updated proposal if warranted. Owner: Sunnyslope General Manager. Timing: Within the next six months; no new rate pursuit if infeasible..

This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.

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