Megan Stewart
Due to concerns about the economic impacts of COVID-19, Sweet Home residents will not see an increase in water rates for the 2020-21 fiscal year, instead maintaining the current base rate of $19.99.
The City Council voted 5-1 on June 23 to rescind a planned increase of the base water rate to $21.70.
Voting in support were Mayor Greg Mahler and councilors Susan Coleman, James Goble, Lisa Gourley and Dave Trask. Councilor Courtney…