Funding Benicia is possible without rate hikes Last week the City Council implied that Benicia is struggling financially, and that raising water and sewer rates and permit fees are necessary if we want to balance the budget without having to cut essential services. Facing financial duress, it is understandable why the City Council might feel […]
Letters: Fee hikes and emission caps
Benicia fee hikes The Benicia mayor and City Council are preparing to vote on fee increases and new permits that are estimated to raise $1.5 million as our elected officials attempt to balance the city budget. This increase would be in addition to the water and sewer rate increases passed by the city council last […]