FERNDALE, Wash. – Ferndale residents will pay more for water next year but not as much as expected.
The City Council voted unanimously to hold a rate increase to 5% on Monday night, December 6th.
City staff had recommended keeping the anticipated 8.9% increase in the water rate to avoid any future shortfalls.
They will now explore other options to close the gap including the use of economic development or COVID relief funds.