The city of Bakersfield unveiled six proposals for funding much-needed repairs and upgrades to the city’s sewer infrastructure, and over the next few months officials hope to find out which is most palatable to residents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The city had to backtrack on a previous rate increase in May after residents received letters in the mail notifying them of a 300% increase in fees without explanation, resulting in an uproar.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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