The Village of Jackson Budget & Finance Committee on Nov. 11 recommended authorization to increase sewer utility rates effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Olson moved to recommend the rate change and the motion was seconded; the committee approved the recommendation by voice vote. During discussion, a committee member asked whether the proposal used a percentage increase and staff confirmed that an 18% increase had been presented to the Board of Public Works.

The motion authorizes staff to move forward with the rate change recommendation to the Village Board; the committee did not record a roll-call tally in committee minutes. The committee’s approval is a recommendation to the Village Board, which must adopt any ordinance or final rate schedule.

Next steps: the Village Board will consider the formal rate authorization and any implementing ordinance or fee schedule.