Summary
Water goes up 7.5%, wastewater 7%, and solid waste 3% this year. 102 residents filed protests — far short of the majority needed to block it — and several speakers said rising costs are squeezing families. Staff countered that Sunnyvale's rates are among the lowest of seven nearby cities.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
About a $12 monthly increase for a typical single-family household across all three utilities.
The city's utility funds, keeping water, sewer and trash service reliable and infrastructure maintained.
Ratepayers on fixed or tight budgets, including seniors, who spoke against the increases.
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