Summary
Stockton's stormwater fee has been $2.10 a month for 34 years while the system crumbles — a $5 million annual deficit looms and $285 million in fixes are needed. The council advanced the process; you'll get a mail ballot, with a June 9 deadline, to decide whether rates rise to $3.85 then $8.10 a month.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Monthly stormwater fees would roughly quadruple over five years, from $2.10 to $8.10 per equivalent unit.
All property owners — especially older, flood-prone neighborhoods — get flood protection and repaired drainage.
Low-income households face higher monthly bills on top of rising costs of living.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Regular Meeting - Jun 23, 2026
Voters rejected the first stormwater rate increase in 34 years; council members warned flood infrastructure can't be maintained without the roughly $1.75 adjustment and want the measure back.
Regular Meeting - Jun 9, 2026
Residents heard proposed stormwater rate increases; protest ballots will be counted June 10. Supporters argued the higher rates prevent far costlier flooding damage later.
Special Meeting - Budget Study Session - Jun 2, 2026
The stormwater fund is running low; a Prop 218 rate increase goes before voters June 9. MUD also seeks four new positions and a 4% wastewater rate increase.
Regular Meeting - Mar 31, 2026
Stockton's stormwater fee has been $2.10 a month for 34 years while the system crumbles — a $5 million annual deficit looms and $285 million in fixes are needed. The council advanced the process; you'll get a mail ballot, with a June 9 deadline, to decide whether rates rise to $3.85 then $8.10 a month.
Regular Meeting - Jan 27, 2026
A March 31, 2026 public hearing was set on changes to stormwater rates and charges — notices will be mailed to every utility customer. If you pay a stormwater fee on your bill, this could change what you pay.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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