Cottonwood Palo Verde, Ironwood, and Sun Lakes Country Club entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to work together to address the significant utility rate increases proposed by Pima Utility Company (JW Water).

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to protect the interests of homeowners in all three phases of Sun Lakes since we’re all served by the same utility. Our goal is to ensure that any rate increase is fair, transparent, and appropriately justified.

Recently, the Board President and General Manager from all three communities met to discuss strategies for responding to the proposed rate increases. As part of these efforts, the communities have identified, interviewed, and retained an attorney with extensive experience in utility rate cases who can provide guidance throughout the State’s Utility Rate Increase process, and governed by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).

 

Homeowner Participation Matters

The ACC accepts public comments from customers affected by proposed rate changes. Every comment becomes part of the official record and helps Commissioners understand concerns and impacts to their constituents.

We encourage all homeowners to submit comments through the ACC's online portal by clicking here.

When submitting your comments, please note the following inputs you will be asked for.

• Utility Company: Pima Utility Company (not JW Water)
• Water Rate Increase eDocket: W-02199A-25-0269
• Sewer Rate Increase eDocket: SW-02199A-25-0270

Thoughtful, respectful comments describing how these proposed increases would affect you and your household will help ensure the Commission fully considers the community's perspective. Consider brevity and clarity when adding comments.

The Boards of Cottonwood Palo Verde, Ironwood, and Sun Lakes Country Club will continue working together, sharing information, legal costs, and keeping residents informed as this process moves forward.

We appreciate your support as we advocate for our communities.