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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
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Spoke representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California, requesting community awareness for November as Epilepsy Awareness Month and offering free seizure first-aid training.
City Council - Oct 12, 2026 · 30:19 →Expressed frustration over recent water rate increases and questioned why the city is only now cleaning up confusing municipal code language after raising rates.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026 · 52:03 →Asked how illegal water theft from fire hydrants factors into rate increases and suggested tagging permitted vehicles.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:23:04 →Challenged presentation data on energy costs and questioned the elimination of tiered water pricing.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026 · 1:49:28 →Argued that new development fees should cover water basins and infrastructure rather than burdening existing residents.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:07:39 →Supported staff recommendations on water rates and noted that developers pay their fair share through impact fees.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:14:00 →Highlighted that rising costs affect residents on fixed incomes whose salaries are not keeping pace.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:18:09 →Shared observations of struggling shoppers and urged assistance programs for residents unable to pay utility bills.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:20:32 →Expressed worry that proposed water rate doubling will harm fixed-income residents and force people out.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026 · 1:43:00 →Asked questions regarding drought surcharges, water conservation incentives without tiered rates, and low water pressure in Harlan Ranch.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026 · 1:38:23 →Noted that volumetric water rate hikes represent an 80% increase in the first year, significantly impacting bills.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026 · 1:45:57 →Requested that enterprise fund reports explicitly detail the costs imposed by state and federal regulatory requirements.
City Council - Mar 9, 2026 · 2:47:03 →Thanked staff and council for moving forward with a survey regarding chamber displays and noted community fundraising efforts, and later expressed frustration over government-driven cost increases during the water rate discussion.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026 · 1:03:16 →Raised questions regarding Proposition 218 equity for small meter sizes compared to larger meters.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026 · 1:05:35 →Voiced support for moving forward with the Proposition 218 water rate hearing process, noting that rates can be adjusted in future years if costs change.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026 · 1:08:50 →Expressed concerns and opposition regarding the city motto in the council chambers via a phone message.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026 · 9:08 →News & external sources (5)
City of Clovis Announces 2025 Annual Water Quality Report
Clovis, CA, June 24, 2026 – The City of Clovis Water Division is pleased to announce that the Annual Water Quality Report for 2025 has been completed and made available to the community. The report provides important details about the quality of water supplied in the City of Clovis and Tarpey Village.
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Fresno could hike water, sewer rates soon. Needed upgrades or ‘code for SEDA’?
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City of Clovis votes to raise water rates by 60% over 3 years
City of Clovis votes to raise water rates by 60% over 3 years ABC30 Fresno
City of Clovis proposes three year water rate hike for financial stability
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