May 7th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council agreed to increase utility rates in Fiscal Year 2026 during last night’s open work session.  Though the City’s General Fund Budget yields a $405,000 unassigned fund balance surplus for Fiscal Year 2026, increasing the utility rates now will combat future losses.  Trash rates are expected to increase 73% and water rates will increase by 20%.  Sewer and property tax increases are not under consideration.