A coalition of county, city and labor officials held a news conference Friday morning to make their case against two North County rural water districts leaving the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). In updated numbers released this week, the SDCWA reported that it would cost San Diegans nearly $200 million over a decade if […]
The communities of Fallbrook and Rainbow are requesting to join a water district based in Riverside, saying water in San Diego is too expensive. However, those who oppose the move say it will leave others paying $200 million more for water over the next decade. A vote is expected at the County Administration Center on Monday that […]
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria joined with regional agriculture, business, water, and elected leaders on July 7 to oppose a potential $200 million water bill increase for ratepayers across San Diego County. “The proposed action will have significant, long-term economic impacts to most households in San Diego County. Nearly every family and business will see […]
Ahead of next week’s controversial vote on the detachment of two North County water districts from the San Diego County Water Authority, several local leaders voiced their concern for how the proposed divorce could impact water rates.
County Leaders Rally Against Water ‘Divorce’ With Fallbrook and Rainbow
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-TV/FMby Alexander NguyenA coalition of county, city and labor officials held a news conference Friday morning to make their case against two North County rural water districts leaving the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). In updated numbers released this week, the SDCWA reported that it would cost San Diegans nearly $200 million over a decade if […]
Fallbrook and Rainbow Look to Leave the San Diego County Water Authority to Save Money
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS 8 San Diegoby Jenny Day Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe communities of Fallbrook and Rainbow are requesting to join a water district based in Riverside, saying water in San Diego is too expensive. However, those who oppose the move say it will leave others paying $200 million more for water over the next decade. A vote is expected at the County Administration Center on Monday that […]
Regional Leaders Seek to Protect Ratepayers from $200M Water Bill
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Diego Mayor Todd Gloria joined with regional agriculture, business, water, and elected leaders on July 7 to oppose a potential $200 million water bill increase for ratepayers across San Diego County. “The proposed action will have significant, long-term economic impacts to most households in San Diego County. Nearly every family and business will see […]
Local Leaders Voice Concern Ahead of Vote on North County Water District Separation
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /FOX 5 San Diegoby Danielle Dawson Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAhead of next week’s controversial vote on the detachment of two North County water districts from the San Diego County Water Authority, several local leaders voiced their concern for how the proposed divorce could impact water rates.