City Council

Goodyear approves multiyear rate hikes for utility customers

Goodyear adopts a new utility rate plan beginning in 2026.

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The Goodyear City Council approved a multiyear utility rate plan that would increase the average residential customer’s utility bill by approximately 5.8% to 5.9% annually for the next four years.

The vote follows months of review and collaboration with the Citizens Water Advisory Committee and independent financial consultants.

Vicki Gillis and Brannon Hampton voted against the majority, with Gillis citing concerns about the city taking on more conservation efforts.

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