What is Proposition (Prop) 218?

Prop 218, passed by voters in California in 1996, specifies the required process for public participation in water rate setting that water agencies like Tustin must follow. Prop 218 requires that a public hearing take place when the City proposes to increase water service rates or establish new rates. The law’s intent is to ensure that rates and fees are reasonable and proportional to the cost of providing service.

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1. I heard water rates changed in Tustin. Can you explain this to me?
2. How do I sign up for Autopay?
3. Did flat fees for meter sizes change, too?
4. Why did water rates increase?
5. How are water rates determined?
6. How was the public notified of the increase?
7. How often are water rates increased?
8. What is the incentive to conserve now that the tiered-rate structure is gone?
9. How is my water payment used?
10. What is Proposition (Prop) 218?
11. Why did the City move from a tiered-rate approach to a fixed-rate approach?
12. What can I do if I can’t pay my bill?
13. Where can I get more information?
14. Where can I pay my bill online?