Water In November's Election
Finish the Job Before Drought Strikes Again
When it comes to California and water, our job is never done. November’s election gives California voters another chance to show how important a safe, reliable and certain water supply is to our families, our communities, our food producers and California’s environment.
Proposition 3 on the November Ballot completes the job begun by 2014’s Proposition 1 water bond measure and June 2018’s Proposition 68. It funds projects that help California’s water supply, water conveyance, groundwater sustainability and storage, as well as pay the costs of water conservation rebate programs.
Leading up to the vote, CalWA is collecting links to important news articles and editorials about Proposition 3 that will help those interested in water policy understand the measure in depth. We’re also providing related links to other information sources, including the voter’s information data and Proposition 3’s proponents’ website.
All this good information will help you make a difference when you vote on November 6.
SUMMARY
Proposition 3 is a citizen’s bond measure and $8.8 billion dollar ballot initiative by proponents in favor of providing Californians with safe, clean water and securing a safe, reliable water supply and good water infrastructure so that the state and its people are protected from its frequent droughts. Those who support Proposition 3 include a coalition of cities, counties, elected officials of both parties, food producers, environmental and conservation organizations and labor groups that know water is the key to California’s future. Proposition 3 provides critical funds for improving water quality for up to a million Californians now drinking from unsafe and unhealthy water supply sources. The measure also provides funds to repair important aqueducts and improve operational efficiency of the State Water Project’s Central Valley operations.
Read the Legislative Analyst’s Summary of Proposition 3
Read the Proponents and Opponents Official Ballot Statements
SUPPORTERS
The California Water Alliance endorses the passage of Proposition 3
Members of Congress
Jim Costa
John Garamendi
Jackie Speir
Mike Thompson
David Valadao
Members of the State Legislature
Senator Toni Atkins, Senate President Pro Tempore
Senator Bill Dodd
Senator Jerry Hill
Senator Nancy Skinner
Senator Scott Wiener
Senator Andy Vidak
Assemblymember Marc Berman
Assemblymember Anna Caballero
Assemblymember David Chiu
Assemblymember Steve Glazier
Assemblymember Devon Mathis
Assemblymember Jim Patterson
Assemblymember Tony Thurmond
Assemblymember Phil Ting
Assemblymember Bill Quirk
MEDIA
Proposition 3 deserves your attention | October 23, 2018 – The Union
First response to climate change: More water storage | October 18, 2018 – Compton Herald
Letter: Prop. 3 is good for Santa Clara County | October 17, 2018 – The Mercury News
Commentary: Proposition 3 water bond represents important step | October 17, 2018 – AgAlert
Letter: Proposition 3 good for Northern California | October 16, 2018 – Enterprise-Record
Need to know: Proposition 3, the water bonds | October 3, 2018 – ABC10.com
Water bond flowing with Valley solutions | October 3, 2018 – The Sun-Gazette
Yes on Prop 3: Protecting water supplies | October 3, 2018 – The Press Democrat
Proposition 3 will pay for a multitude of water needs | October 1, 2018 – The Sacramento Bee
Voters must decide on water bond | September 28, 2018 – The Siskiyou Daily News
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