CalChamber Files Water Infrastructure Bond Measures
(December 6, 2007) The California Chamber of Commerce along with a broad coalition of business, labor and agricultural groups, filed four versions of the ‘Comprehensive Safe Drinking Water, Water Supply Reliability and Delta Restoration Act of 2008’ with the Attorney General for title and summary yesterday.
With the goal of enacting comprehensive solutions to California’s looming water crisis and to assure that all Californians have an adequate supply of clean, safe water for years to come while protecting and enhancing the environment, the group has formed a new coalition, Californians for Clean and Reliable Water (CCRW).
“We remain committed to working with the Governor and legislative leadership to produce a solution and are encouraged and hopeful that a legislative agreement can be reached and a measure placed before voters next year,” said Zaremberg. “In case this does not happen legislatively, we felt it necessary to file these measures today in order to preserve our options and have adequate time to gather signatures for the November ballot. The four versions are very similar in concept and scope. The group will spend the next several weeks, during the title/summary process, to review language and determine future steps.”
In addition to the CalChamber, the following organizations are assisting in the effort:
• California Alliance for Jobs
• California Building Industry Association
• California Business Properties Association
• California Business Roundtable
• Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California
• Western Growers Association
The Association of California Water Agencies serves as a technical advisor to Californians for Clean and Reliable Water
