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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Racine public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 Sewer and Water Rates
Sewer rates stay flat for Racine residents but jump 12.5% for Caledonia and Mount Pleasant customers, and household hazardous waste fees rise $1 to $4 a year.
Lead service lateral replacement outreach funding
An extra $178,571 from the Wisconsin DNR will fund outreach and education about replacing lead water service lines, on top of the original $150,000 grant. This helps residents understand risks and programs connected to getting lead pipes out of the ground.
Water and sewer loan applications
The city is seeking tens of millions in low-interest state loans: $30 million for about 3,000 lead service line replacements, $17 million for water main replacements, $50 million for the Main and Goold interceptor and $10 million for Lift Station #1.