Baltimore’s mayor says sewer rate hike was unexpected. City documents say otherwise.

Source: Jerry Jackson / The Baltimore Banner

Baltimore officials say proposed sewer and water rate increases were unforeseen, driven by rising expenses and inflation. But city financial documents filed in February suggest a sewer rate hike was inevitable then — and only unveiled last week.

The city is proposing to hike sewer rates by 15% and water rates by 3% through the end of the budget year in June, with additional increases planned for the following years.

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