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Increases Proposed for Yankton Utility Rates

Increases Proposed for Yankton Utility Rates

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The Yankton City Commission held a workshop before their regular meeting Monday night to talk about the outlines of their next budget.

City Manager Amy Leon says she is proposing utility rate increases, starting with a three percent bump for water rates..

Leon says an impending project at the wastewater treatment plant means a bigger increase….

Leon says an increase will also be needed for solid waste..

Commissioners need to approve a budget in September.

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