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Yorba Linda Water District put on notice regarding the water referendum

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Editor Posted in Ballot Measures, Water, Yorba Linda, Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association Leave a comment

YLTA PUTS WATER DISTRICT ON NOTICE REGARDING WATER RATE REFERENDUM

The Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association (YLTA) officially notified the Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) in writing on Monday that the District is improperly infringing on our rights under the California Constitution with regard to the Board of Directors refusal to rescind their excessive water rates or place the water rate referendum on the ballot, after over 5500 voters signed the referendum in under 19 days in September and October.

YLTA has retained the prominent law firm of Bell, McAndrews & Hiltachk (BMH) from Sacramento, who specializes in Government and Elections Code law. BMH attorney Brian Hildreth wrote, “By this letter, and on behalf of our client, we demand that the challenged legislative action (Resolution No. 15-22) be immediately suspended and that the Water Board forthwith consider its repeal or set it for an election. Delaying any of these actions is a denial of our client’s constitutional rights in the worst form.” Continue reading→

YLWD water rate referendum status update set for 11/19

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Editor Posted in Water, Yorba Linda, Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association Leave a comment

YORBA LINDA TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION

YLTA Town Hall Meeting: “YLWD Water Rate Referendum Status Update”

Where: Travis Ranch Multipurpose Room, Travis Ranch School, 5200 Via de la Escuela (Yorba Linda Blvd. & Via de la Escuela)

When: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association (YLTA) is holding a Town Hall meeting, at the Travis Ranch School Multipurpose Room this Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at 7:00 PM to talk about the rejection of the water rate referendum by the Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) Board of Directors and the legal and political options available to the community. Continue reading→

Runner ballot initiative redirects high speed rail funding to water storage

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Editor Posted in 2016 Elections, Ballot Measures, Bob Huff, Bond Measures, Bonds, California, George Runner, High-Speed Rail, Orange County, Republican Party, Water Leave a comment

For Immediate Release

Contact: Micah Grant, 323-868-9067, magrant@live.com

Runner Initiative Redirects High Speed Rail Funding to Water Storage

Sacramento – Board of Equalization Vice Chair George Runner in partnership with California State Senator Bob Huff (R-San Dimas) announced this week they have filed an initiative aimed at allowing voters to redirect unspent High Speed Rail (Prop 1A, 2008) and above ground water storage (Prop 1, 2014) funds towards building new surface and groundwater storage.

“This initiative does not raise taxes; it does not ask for additional revenue or add any more debt,” said Runner. “It reallocates unused money from past bonds to make better use of it during this dire drought. These funds will help store new water for California families, businesses and food production.” Continue reading→

Runner and Huff file Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Facilities Bond Act

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Editor Posted in Ballot Measures, Board of Equalization, Bob Huff, Bond Measures, Bonds, California, George Runner, High-Speed Rail, Republican Party, Water Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2015

Media Contacts: Hector Barajas – (323) 314-3342, hector@rci-pa.com

Runner and Huff File Water Priorities Constitutional Amendment & New Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Facilities Bond Act

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2015) – Vice Chair, Board of Equalization, George Runner and California State Senator Bob Huff (R-San Dimas) today announced they have submitted for title and summary a 2016 ballot initiative that redirects unspent High Speed Rail Proposition 1A (2008) and Proposition 1 (2014) water bond money to build new surface water and groundwater storage projects without adding more debt or levying new taxes. It also establishes priorities for the state’s use of water as a constitutional amendment.

The measure adds a new section to Article X of the California Constitution making drinking water and irrigation the primary beneficial water use priorities for the people of the state ahead of all other needs, according to the proponents. Continue reading→

The Y.L. Water District to host a special meeting about the water rate referendum on 11/5

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Ballot Measures, Brea, Water, Yorba Linda, Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association Leave a comment

YORBA LINDA TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION

YLWD Holds Special Meeting on Water Rate Referendum

John & Ken from KFI AM 640 to Broadcast Live from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) is holding a special meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. to address the water rate referendum signed by over 5500 Water District customers and circulated by the Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association and concerned citizens. We urge members of the community and the media to attend this historic event. Continue reading→

GOP State Senate leaders urge immediate action to prepare for impending El Niño

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Editor Posted in Barack Obama, California, Jean Fuller, Jerry Brown, Kevin McCarthy, Republican Party, Water Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2015

CONTACT: Jacqui Nguyen @ 916.651.4016, Matt Sparks @ 202.225.2915

Republican Leaders McCarthy, Fuller Urge Immediate Action To Prepare For Impending El Niño

Letter To President, Governor Calls On State And Federal Agencies To Capture, Store And Replenish Our Water Supply

SACRAMENTO – Recognizing that an impending El Niño this winter may result in record rainfall, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) and Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) joined by their Republican colleagues issued a statement regarding a letter sent earlier today to the president and governor urging action on El Niño preparation. The letter calls on state and federal agencies to take all steps necessary to capture, store and move as much water as possible in the event that El Niño-related precipitation materializes in California this winter.

“This coming winter could present an opportunity to provide our communities that are suffering under record drought conditions with relief. To do so requires the right policies and leadership to be in place. It is imperative our leaders in the Obama and Brown Administrations rise to the occasion and ensure potential El Niño rain benefits all Californians.” – Rep. Kevin McCarthy Continue reading→