By Donna Westfall – May 22, 2026
The upcoming Crescent City Council hearing June 1st at 6 pm in the Flynn Center is more than a discussion about water and sewer rates — it is a defining moment for transparency, accountability, and the future affordability of our community.
Residents throughout Crescent City are calling for the City Council to POSTPONE the proposed water and sewer rate increases under Proposition 218 until independent investigations, forensic audits, and full public disclosure can take place.
SIGN THE PROP 218 PROTEST PETITION TODAY
Every signature matters. Every protest counts. A strong public response can help stop or postpone these increases until the facts are independently verified.
ATTEND THE UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL HEARING JUNE 1st AT 6 PM.
This could become a HISTORIC turnout where residents unite to demand:
Postponement of the proposed rate increases Independent forensic financial and engineering audits Full disclosure of public records Citizen oversight and accountability Answers regarding wastewater spending and infrastructure failures
Citizens are encouraged to attend and share their personal reasons for opposing the increase, including how it impacts families, seniors, renters, homeowners, and local businesses.
Bring your neighbors. Bring your coworkers. Bring your family. Bring your voice.
CALL THE CITY TUESDAY MAY 26TH AND REQUEST POSTPONEMENT
City Hall Main Line: (707) 464-7483 ext. 12
Council Members:
• Mayor Isaiah Wright
• Mayor Pro Tem Candace Tinkler
• Council Member Ray Altman
• Council Member Jason Greenough
• Council Member Steve Shamblin
10 MESSAGES CITIZENS CAN SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- “This may become one of the most historic public meetings Crescent City has seen in years.”
- “Sign the Prop 218 protest petition before the deadline.”
- “Postpone the water and sewer rate increases until independent audits are completed.”
- “Residents deserve transparency BEFORE rates are increased.”
- “Where did the millions already spent on wastewater projects go?”
- “No rate increases without independent verification.”
- “Public records belong to the public.”
- “Attend the City Council meeting and speak during public comment.”
- “This is about affordability, accountability, and fairness.”
- “A united community can make a difference — sign, attend, and speak out.”
PROP 218 PROTEST PETITION
TO THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGARDING PROPOSED INCREASES IN WATER AND SEWER RATES UNDER PROPOSITION 218:
I, the undersigned, hereby state that I OPPOSE the proposed increase in water and sewer rates.
I am the property owner or the one who pays the water and/or sewer bill
Print Your Name: _______________________________________
Property Address: _______________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
Deadline for submission: May 31
SUBMIT YOUR PETITION ON TIME ATTEND THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SPEAK DURING PUBLIC COMMENT CALL FOR POSTPONEMENT SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH OTHER RATEPAYERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS
Together, Crescent City residents can demand transparency, accountability, and responsible governance before any rate increases are implemented.
