City HallFriday, November 13
Longview staff recommend higher 2027 water and sewer rates, and Kelso takes a first property tax vote
The Good Day Longview team
If you pay a Longview utility bill, 2027 rates were on the City Council's agenda Thursday night. Public Works Director Chris Collins was set to open the meeting with a presentation on 2027 utility projects and rates, and KLOG reports staff recommends a 4.3% increase for water and 5.3% for sewer, plus a stormwater rate.
Longview staff recommend a larger 2027 increase for sewer than for water
Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Water | 4.3% |
| Sewer | 5.3% |
Over in Kelso, the City Council took a first step toward raising property taxes in 2027. It opted for the increase in a split vote at its meeting last week.
1%Kelso's property tax increase over last year's levy
The council chose it in a split vote. It was the first of two planned votes.
Source: Longview Daily News
- Stormwater: $20.72 monthly base rate per Equivalent Residential Unit
- Longview meeting: Thursday, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers
- Longview packet: 26-page presentation on the city's website
- Kelso: second of two planned votes to come
Sources: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG, Longview Daily News