Home rule powers for public utilities
Summary
Replacing the long Public Utilities article with one broad paragraph gives the city all powers not expressly prohibited by law — covering water, sewer, and services beyond city limits. Supporters liked it as a guard against state preemption; the city attorney will confirm nothing is lost.
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Last discussed Mar 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Indirect but significant — the city relies on broad utility powers for things like its $120 million zero-interest state revolving fund water, sewer and road projects.
Residents and utility customers benefit from a city with full flexibility to run and expand water, sewer and other services.
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