Goodyear Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Services Rate Hikes

The latest rate hikes for Goodyear Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste services have been two years in the making.

This video walks through the two key Goodyear City Council meetings where the increases were discussed, debated, and ultimately advanced. It also highlights the formation of the Citizen Water Committee — and how its recommendations helped shape the final proposal.

Whether you're a Goodyear resident trying to understand your bill, a policy watcher following municipal rate-setting, or someone who wants to see how City Hall makes these decisions, this video brings all the pieces together.

Video Source: City of Goodyear

Time Codes
00:00 November 17, 2025 Meeting
00:15 Kini Knudson | Deputy City Manager Presentation
5:17 Pizzillo explains various water providers serving Goodyear
6:17 Ryan Bittle | Finance Manger of Budget and Research
6:34 Goodyear Water and Waste Water Service Area
6:57 Goodyear Solid Waste & Stormwater Service Area
7:19 Rate Settling Process & History
9:36 Citizen Committee Process
12:21 Water Rates
15:25 Water Rate Increase & Customer Impact
16:38 Wastewater
18;05 Wastewater Rate Increases & Customer Impact
18:41 Solid Waste
20:53 Solid Waste Rate Increases & Customer Impact
21:14 Stormwater
21:53 Stormwater Rate Increases & Customer Impact
22:16 Citizen Committee 4-2 Vote
23:26 Former Citizen Water Advisory Committee Chair Greg Brown
28:22 Current Citizen Water Advisory Committee Chair Robert Shirey
30:52 Ryan Bittle on Council Directives
32:24 Rate Comparisons in Arizona
34:08 What's driving up costs
40:33 4-Year Rate Plan Recommendations
40:56 Residential Rate Plan Recommendations
41:34 Projected Average Customer Bill
41:53 Commercial Monthly Bill Impact
42:14 Public Notice Timeline
44:20 Mayor Pizzillo Comments
46:10 Councilmember Brannon Hampton Comments
48:00 Councilmember Trey Terry Comments
51:15 Mayor Joe Pizzillo Comments
52:09 Councilmember Laura Kaino Comments
53:53 Water Services Director Barbara Chappell explains Goodyear water challenges
55:08 Councilmember Laura Kaino Comments
1:00:00 Councilmember Benita Beckles Comments
1:05:44 June 26, 2023 Meeting & Barbara Chappell
1:06:25 Proposed Members of Citizen Water Advisory Committee
1:07:21 Proposed Goals of Committee
1:07:58 Proposed Schedule
1:09:23 Councilmember Wally Campbell Comments
1:09:35 Campbell wants proposed committee to know the council may not agree to their recommendations
1:10:11 Campbell wants all new "fresh" committee members and none from last committee
1:10:43 Chappell response
1:11:36 Councilmember Kaino Comments
1:14:07 Councilmember Sheri Lauritano Comments
1:14:36 Mayor Joe Pizzillo Comments
1:15:53 Vote to create committee