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Governor Rallies Local Water Leaders on 2010 Bond
Appearance at ACWA Conference Highlights Investments in Water Infrastructure
| Source: Association of California Water Agencies
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - December 3, 2009) - Saying it's time for California to reinvest
in its water system, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called on local water
leaders to unite around a landmark $11.14 billion bond measure on the
November 2010 ballot.
Addressing more than 1,600 water officials gathered at the Association of
California Water Agencies' statewide conference, Schwarzenegger said the
comprehensive water package passed in November represents a "bold vision
for the future."
"We got the package done after decades of no action on water,"
Schwarzenegger said. "Now the other half of the job is to pass this water
bond next year. We brought everyone together to pass the legislation, and
we will need everyone together to pass this bond."
Noting that Californians have voted in recent years to invest in
transportation and other infrastructure, the governor said voters
understand the need for a reliable water supply. "This is the greatest
investment we can make in the future of California. We have to have a
vision for the future. It's not enough to look one, two or five years down
the road. We have to look 20, 30 and 50 years out to make sure we have
safe, clean and reliable water for the people of California."
ACWA President Glen Peterson presented the governor with a resolution of
appreciation for his efforts on the water package.
"This governor has been a true leader on water, and we owe him our thanks,"
Peterson said.
The ACWA conference continues through Friday at the Town and Country Resort
& Convention Center.
ACWA is a statewide association of public agencies whose 450 members are
responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California. For more
information, visit www.acwa.com.