St. Louis aldermen OK 90% water rate increase by 2032 to stabilize the utility’s finances 19.8%
STLPR - By Rachel Lippmann - 6/18/2026, 11:26 PM
Post Hoc (False Cause) 20.1% - Framing Effect 17.2% - Availability Heuristic 11.1%
Water rates are going up in the city of St. Louis. The St. Louis Board of Aldermen on Thursday sent legislation to Mayor Cara Spencer that phases in an increase of about 90% over six years. The first rate hike of 18% takes effect on July 1. Alderman Michael Browning of the 9th Ward, the legislation’s sponsor, thanked his colleagues for... more