I just received a notice that Redwood City is planning to increase our garbage rates AGAIN. Remember that they increased the monthly rate for a 32 gallon can $7 a month in January 2024. They now want another $8 effective February 1, 2025. So, over a 2 year period the combined rate increase is $15 per month. This is a 44% increase over 2 years! In 2024 I asked why does Redwood City pay significantly more for garbage than Foster City and of course I received no response. Why does Foster City charge $37.66 per month vs their proposed rate for Redwood City of $52.86 per month. In other words, they propose Redwood City resident pay 140% more than Foster City. Also remember that in the past 2 years they have raised our sewer charge and water rates. They have attempted to “hide” these outrageous increases by moving your sewer charge to your real estate bill. I urge you to file a protest with the city council as to the amount of the increase AND a detailed explanation on why RWC residents have to pay 140% of what a Foster City resident pays. It is apparent to me that they just opt to raise the price of city services without any cost cutting measures to offset these increases. Why are we paying our City Manager one of the highest salaries in the peninsula without any proof that salary is benefiting the residents? I am just tired of more taxes on everything and the more for basic city services. IT IS OUT OF CONTROL!