West Marin water rate increases proposed

The North Marin Water District is preparing to raise rates in West Marin to help pay for $27.5 million in capital improvements.

The agency’s board voted Tuesday to accept a rate study and call for a public hearing. If approved, the new water rate structure would apply to 775 connections for about 1,800 residents in Point Reyes Station, Olema, Bear Valley, Inverness Park and Paradise Ranch Estates.

The board also agreed to hold a hearing to consider an 8% increase to Oceana Marin...