Two Mukilteo residents question stormwater rate assumptions and grant progress

Two residents used the public‑comment period to press council on the stormwater proposal and the role of grants.

Sharon Damock of Mukilteo told council she was doubtful that a proposed 15% increase would be followed by no increases for the next six years. “I just wanna say I'm very skeptical in the the water plan where if we increase it 15% this year, it'll remain at 0 for the next 6 years. I'm very skeptical of that 0,” she said.

Tony Damhoff, also of Mukilteo, said he had reviewed a May 2024 presentation and recalled grants were discussed as a way to reduce rate pressure. He asked why grants did not appear to have materialized and questioned whether the city should consider debt service rather than the pay‑as‑you‑go approach he believed the city historically favors.