After weeks of negotiations and collaborative efforts, this evening, the California State Legislature passed a water bond for the November 2014 ballot. The $7.6 billion bond (SB 866) will replace the proposed $11.1 billion bond that was slated to be brought to voters this fall.
Upon passage of the bond, Assemblymember Dababneh noted, "this deal is a win for the San Fernando Valley and our state. By allocating $900 million to groundwater cleanup projects, I am optimistic that the San Fernando Basin will once again become a source of clean water for our region. While water conservation and storage are essential, utilizing the water we have beneath our feet is critical to ensuring that we have an adequate water supply during future droughts."
"This measure will yield long-term solutions that increase the supply of drinking water, capture more stormwater, recycle water, conserve water, and help disadvantaged communities access clean water. The bond will also make available up to $100 million dollars for the LA River Restoration project, directly benefiting our community." Dababneh continued, "I am confident that voters will see the benefits of this measure and approve the bond in November."
Final details of the bond are as follows:
Groundwater Sustainability: $900 million
Clean, Safe and Reliable Drinking Water: $520 million
Protecting Rivers, Lakes, Stream, Costal Water and Watersheds: $1.495 billion
Regional Water Security, Climate and Drought Preparedness: $810 million
Statewide Water Operational Improvement and Drought Preparedness: $2.7 billion
Water Recycling: $725 million
Flood Management: $395 million
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Matt Dababneh represents the 45th Assembly District that includes the communities of Bell Canyon, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Hidden Hills, Northridge, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, West Hills, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills. Please visit the Assemblymember's website, www.assembly.ca.gov/a45, for more information.
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