Your water and sewer rates don’t just cover the cost of usage. They also affect bill predictability, bill simplicity, and the long-term reliability of the water and wastewater systems. Before any potential changes are evaluated, staff in the City’s Public Works and Utilities Department want to share how rates are currently structured and hear what community values are most important, such as fairness and predictability. 

Join us for a community conversation next week: 
📅 Monday, February 23, 2026 
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, SLO 

What will be covered? 

• Current rate structures 
• Key constraints in California rate-setting 
• Guiding principles in utility rate design 

Why participate? 

• Your input will inform staff’s recommendations to the City Council 
• We are focusing on what matters most to residents: fairness, stability, and sustainability. 

For more information about the proposed Utilities rate increases, please visit www.slocity.org/utilities.