Cloverdale residents may see higher utility bills this fall as the City Council weighs a series of rate increases to fund $16.5 million in critical infrastructure repairs.
Per the Press Democrat, under the proposal, average households would see a combined monthly increase of roughly $7 starting in September, with additional annual hikes scheduled through 2030. These funds are slated to replace aging wells, rehabilitate decades-old pipelines, and upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
Despite the jumps, officials note that Cloverdale’s rates would remain among the lowest in Sonoma County, trailing only Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park. A final vote is set for May 27, though residents have until July 20 to submit written protests under Proposition 218.
If a majority of customers formally object, the city will be forced to block the increases and reconsider its funding plan.
