Divided Council Oks Steep San Diego Water and Sewer Rate Hikes

A sharply divided and visibly frustrated San Diego City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday to raise water rates 31% over the next two years and increase sewer rates 31% over the next four years.

The council did not soften any of the proposed rate increases, which have been declared necessary by two outside consultants, city staff and the city’s independent budget analyst.