San Luis Obispo residents could soon be dealing with a significant increase in their water and sewer bills under a new proposal. … The new rates would bring the total monthly bill for a typical single-family home using six units of water per month from $66.66 to $77.01 in July of this year, and to $82.79 in July 2024. … The notice from the city mailed to affected residents, states voters in California in 1996 approved Proposition 218 which essentially regulates fees and charges imposed on residents by local governments. As a result, California agencies have to comply with the requirements of the California constitution when setting utility rates.

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