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3 days ago

WATER JUSTICE >>>> We backed Measure J (Public Ownership of Water System Initiative November 2018) and many of you volunteered your time to see that it passed. Support our community allies and attend this event on Monday 4/3, please, and forward to others. Thank you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Beginning of the End of Cal AmMPWMD Special Board MeetingMonday April 3 at 5:30 PMMonterey City Council Chambers and Zoom 580 Pacific St., MontereyParking in the Dutra St. parking lot behind the buildingMonday, April 3, marks the beginning of the Cal Am buyout.The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) is ready to make Cal Am an offer. On Monday, they will reveal that offer and explain the appraisal process they used to decide how much Cal Am is worth.Of course, Cal Am is expected to refuse the offer. But this is the first necessary step in the process. The next step will be the eminent domain proceeding which has two phases. First, a judge must rule if the buyout of Cal Am by MPWMD is in the public interest. Then a jury will decide what Cal Am is worth.In California, 85% of the people get their water from community-owned public water systems for good reason. They have lower-cost water and local control of water supply decisions.According to the CPUC Public Advocates Office, the Peninsula has the most expensive water in the state, with the exception of two tiny water systems. And Cal Am continues to raise the cost of our water. They added another 11% to our water bills last January.For the past three years, they have been stalling and blocking the expansion of Pure Water Monterey to make a case for their oversized, overpriced, environmentally destructive desal plant. Recently, Cal Am has been holding this new water supply hostage by refusing to sign an agreement to buy this urgently needed water.This investor-owned corporation has done great environmental and economic damage to our community in the name of profit.April 3 is a long-awaited day. It’s been over four years since Measure J was passed by 56%. Be there to witness history and support MPWMD for its work in carrying out the mandate of the voters in Measure J. Here's the link to participate on Zoom if you can’t attend in person:; www.publicwaternow.org/r?u=o2YqfvmRQOSd1wAMA7tHv9nHs2sL6pulPC6ZOlzvIQe0YEAX62hB_oByYuaYuT1BA1DxFj...Thank you to all our community leaders and volunteers who helped pass Measure J.Melodie ChrislockPublic Water Now ... See MoreSee Less

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Monterey County Democrats

1 week ago

Thank you, Democrats in Monterey County! Due to your generosity, our shared values, the time devoted to our coordinated activities, and the great volunteers leading your Party locally, we are in the best organizational shape ever: financial well-being, election successes, membership levels, and active participation. Let's continue that winning streak as we move forward planning for the next year of VICTORIES FOR DEMOCRATS! Much gratitude to YOU! Share this and urge friends to LIKE us on FB. 💙 Visit MontereyDems [dot] org and join our email list for events. 💙 Join a local club: Democratic Women, Marina, Seaside, Progressives, or Salinas Valley.💙 ... See MoreSee Less

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Monterey County Democrats

2 weeks ago

Concerned about Banking? Learn more about Public Bank and have hope for our communities! Free and open to all. Thank you, Marina Democratic Club! Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodO2urzkqE9H5pPx1ofammiLpkzDouYMG?fbclid=IwAR2kqwpyyTgnfeWYO0... ... See MoreSee Less

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