Philomath City Council delays utility rate decision, seeks more data

Philomath City Council delays utility rate decision, seeks more data

Philomath City Council members unanimously agreed Monday night to postpone a decision on proposed utility rate increases after residents raised concerns about a tiered water pricing structure and the overall cost burden on families. The council’s listening session, which lasted nearly 90 minutes, marked the culmination of a months-long study examining the city’s water, sewer and stormwater systems and how to fund necessary improvements, includin…