Tag: utility rates

Sitka’s utility rates on the rise, but electric rates stay put

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jun 14, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly has approved several rate increases on first reading. Wastewater, solid waste and moorage are slated to go up 6% and water delivery by 22% increase. Electric rates are not changing this year. Read More

Rates for water, sewer, and garbage collection to rise

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jul 12, 2017 | Local News

A community-driven public transportation project has been given the green light by the Sitka Assembly at their Tuesday night meeting (07-11-17). The body also gave final approval to a full roster of rate increases to keep up with inflation and fund future infrastructure projects. Read More

City questions rules for utility billing

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Feb 10, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

During last night’s (02-09-16) meeting, the Sitka Assembly was notified of a snowballing issue in the city finance department: utility bills. Specifically, power disconnections when bills are past due. Read More

Sitka Budget: City says utility rates must rise

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | May 1, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

It's not just electric rates - Sitka is also proposing increases in water, sewer and garbage rates. KCAW's Rachel Waldholz is tracking the city budget. She sat down with News Director Robert Woolsey to break down the numbers. Read More

Assembly defends rate hikes in 2015 budget

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | May 28, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

Water, sewer and electricity rates will rise. So, most likely, will garbage and harbor rates. But, says finance director Jay Sweeney, "Sitka’s utility costs are not seriously out of whack with the national average." Read More

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