Water & Wastewater Utility Rates and ETJ Affordability
Kyle
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- Public comments
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- Last 30 days
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Declining — less community discussion. 0 comments in the last 30 days.
Public comments (6)
Asked the council for relief from unsustainable water and wastewater rates, noting falling home valuations and residents refusing to shop in Kyle due to high bills.
City Council Special - May 16, 2026 · 2:14 →Shared that she and her husband bought a retirement home in Six Creeks in December but may have to sell due to unaffordable water bills and a sluggish home resale market.
City Council Special - May 16, 2026 · 7:48 →A 20-year-old UT Austin student living in Six Creeks expressed hope that the new city manager would help fix unpredictable, massive monthly water bills for ETJ neighborhoods.
City Council Special - May 16, 2026 · 18:25 →Stated she lives in the ETJ and is watching to ensure past rate hike mistakes are not repeated without full public awareness and participation.
City Council Special - May 16, 2026 · 20:20 →Expressed shock at a 77% water rate increase after moving to Six Creeks to be near his family in retirement.
City Council Special - May 16, 2026 · 26:41 →Voiced frustration over online utility billing issues and customer service friction at city hall.
City Council Special - May 16, 2026 · 23:56 →