Central Coast Hearing Will Focus on Water Crisis

From Assemblymember Mark Stone:

Central Coast Hearing Will Focus on Water Crisis

Sacramento, CA – Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood), chair of the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee is convening a hearing at the request of Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) to discuss regional water issues, the looming statewide water crisis, and the state Assembly’s water bond proposal.

Who:	Assemblymember Anthony Rendon, Chair Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) Assemblymember Mariko Yamada (D-Woodland)
What:	Public hearing on Central Coast region water issues, the looming state water crisis, and the Assembly water bond proposal.
Where:	Seaside City Council Chambers, 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA
When:	Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:30-12:00 Media availability with committee members 12:00-3:00 PM Informational hearing and public comment
Why:	California voters have not passed a water bond since 2006.  The Legislature passed a water bond in 2009, but it has been postponed twice due to concerns that it is a flawed proposal.  At the same time, the state faces drought and the effects of climate change that threaten access to clean, affordable, and reliable sources of water.  This hearing will focus on the new bond proposal under consideration by the Legislature and how it relates to Central Coast water needs and concerns.

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