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Water Rate Increase

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Declining — less community discussion. 0 comments in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.

Public comments (20)

OpposedCarol DugansApr 7, 2026

Expressed concern over a recent 77% water rate increase affecting ETJ residents without voting representation.

TIRZ #3 Board - Apr 7, 2026 · 24:46 →
OpposedVic AellenMar 24, 2026

Criticized city leadership and called for the immediate dismissal of the city attorney regarding water rate justifications and document issues.

City Council Special 6P - Mar 24, 2026 · 20:00 →
OpposedJohn DeSantisMar 3, 2026

Stated that a 77% water rate increase for ETJ residents feels like taxation without representation.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:02:20 →
OpposedBrigitte GawthorpMar 3, 2026

Shared how increased water bills strain family finances after moving to Kyle.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:05:00 →
OpposedAnne Sophie GawthorpMar 3, 2026

Criticized the high base fees and water rates for ETJ residents.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:07:30 →
OpposedNataly AvendanoMar 3, 2026

Shared financial struggles caused by the water rate hike in Crosswinds and urged council to correct rates.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:16:00 →
OpposedGrace SotoMar 3, 2026

Asked council to restructure water rates to relieve single-income families in Waterstone.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:19:11 →
OpposedNicholas FisherMar 3, 2026

Expressed disappointment with unexpected utility cost increases as a new homeowner.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:20:35 →
OpposedStephanie CruzMar 3, 2026

Described receiving a massive initial water bill in Waterstone and having to turn off irrigation.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:22:32 →
OpposedBob NauseMar 3, 2026

Criticized council actions regarding ETJ water rates and MUD district burdens.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:27:30 →
OpposedKayla ChapaMar 3, 2026

Spoke as a Marine Corps veteran and Anthem resident about water affordability and neighborhood maintenance.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:28:14 →
OpposedElizabeth ShoemakerMar 3, 2026

Argued against shifting growth costs onto residents through high water bills in Crosswinds.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:31:22 →
OpposedJeanette AlejoMar 3, 2026

Voiced opposition to water rate increases from a faith-based perspective.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:40:00 →
OpposedWilmary PeetersMar 3, 2026

Shared that water rate hikes have forced her family to delay starting a family due to financial strain.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:42:30 →
OpposedDiane KhatamiMar 3, 2026

Spoke about the impact of water bills on seniors living on fixed incomes.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:45:00 →
OpposedAngela Reyes/KittenMar 3, 2026

Described cutting back on irrigation in Crosswinds due to unsustainable water bills.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:47:30 →
OpposedJustin Van ElkMar 3, 2026

Highlighted community petitions and urged council to review the legality of the rate adoption.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:50:50 →
OpposedGena GrelisMar 3, 2026

Questioned the disparity between city and ETJ water rate increases and suggested a building moratorium.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:53:20 →
OpposedJennifer GossMar 3, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Anthem residents about the severe impact of water bills on young families.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 1:53:29 →
OpposedTejas MadhavanMar 3, 2026

Expressed concern that high water bills make it difficult for new families to stay in the community.

City Council Regular - Mar 3, 2026 · 10:02 →

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