Marietta officials say MEAG tax‑credit refund could ease utility pressures; BLW and finance staff report stable position Mayor told council Marietta is among the first cities to learn MEAG received a roughly $84.8 million nuclear tax‑credit refund; finance and Board of Lights & Water staff said overall utility finances remain stable, though water sales and wholesale power costs showed recent volatility.

Marietta's Mayor just revealed a staggering $84.8 million tax-credit refund that could transform utility costs for residents after 12 years without a rate hike!

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Budget Rates Committee approves $174M budget with no electric rate increase Committee reports on stable budget and increased pass-through rates for water and sewer.

Marietta City Council has approved a $174 million budget with no increase in electric rates, but rising pass-through rates for water and sewer may impact residents' wallets.

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Budget Rights Committee reviews proposed $174M budget with no electricity rate increase Committee discusses FY 2026 budget including personnel costs and capital improvements.

Marietta's proposed $174.3 million budget for FY 2026 promises no electricity rate hikes while investing in vital infrastructure and workforce stability.

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