Have residents been told the full picture of what the sewer rate increases will add to their bills?
What We Know
South Portland sewer rates are going up 22 percent per year for three straight years. These increases do not require a public vote. No official has combined the sewer hikes, school tax increase, and bond payments into one number to show residents what they will actually pay.
Sources
- City Council Meetings City Council Meeting — 2026-03-19
Sewer rate increases of 22 percent per year for three years were raised at the March 19 council meeting alongside the school budget.
- City Council Meetings City Council Meeting — 2026-02-17
The February 17 meeting addressed upcoming utility rate increases separate from the school budget.
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