City council okays utility increases

The Perryton City Council set several fee increases and the next general election at its meeting Tuesday.

The council voted to increase water and sewer rates, effective with the Feb. 1 billing.

Residential and commercial water rates will increase to $15.50 for the first 4,000 gallons and $4.40 per thousand over that.

Residential sewer rates will be $14 for the first 4,000 gallons, and 95 cents for th…