Leaks, Rates, and Real Talk with the Mayor

Join Fred McMurray and Kassie Dee, Mayor of Grover Beach, California as they discuss the city's wastewater issues and the need for a rate increase due to aging sewer lines.

The city's 60-year-old pipes, which originally served 3,600 people, now serve nearly 13,000. A $15 million capital improvement project is proposed over the next few years. The city council is considering a 17.8% annual increase over five years, equating to a $4.56 bi-monthly increase for the average household.

Public forums and engagement opportunities are planned in accordance with Prop 218, including a public hearing on June 9. Low-income residents may qualify for assistance programs.