Should California raise $11.1B in bonds to overhaul its water infrastructure?

Protect northern CA water, expand northern ca reserviours, make tighter all year conservation and make southern ca pay for their own saline conversion plant. They choose to live in a desert, expand in a desert they need to pay for it. Environment is #1. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Victor, CA

We should be charging adjustable scale water rates based on income, usage, and cities/areas/non-essential business needs (like golf courses). Reward those who are using water saving methods with lower rates. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Sacramento, CA

Listen to the advice of non political engineers...and let's do this wisely and economically. Keep gov't contractors OUT of the equasion. Let it be done by best bidding of private contractors. 9 years ago from a Republican in Fresno, CA

No. Funds should be redirected from wasteful projects like high speed rail, allowing state workers to retire at 50, etc. 9 years ago from a Republican in Laguna Beach, CA

Yes if the Bullet train spending is killed and all savings diverted to prison building and the water system. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Oak Park, CA

Yes, but spend the money on more storage. Not just tunnels to steal it from the North. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Red Bluff, CA

We need a scientific study of how to best manage our water shortage challenge. Local sustainability must be a criteria for any new development. It makes no sense to continue building in arid areas already facing a water delimna. 9 years ago from a Republican in San Martin, CA

How was the past bond money used for this same subject. If the government can prove to the public that the two past bond measure monies were used appropriately then yes if not. Then officials involved should fund it out of there own pocket. 9 years ago from a Republican in Rocklin, CA

Yes, but what the money is spent on should be specifically mandated so the state can't spend it on high-speed rail instead. 9 years ago from a Republican in Sacramento, CA

I am not sure. I live in California; it needs a LOT of things during this Recession. I would like clean water but is it MORE important than Jobs or housing or medical??? I don't know. 9 years ago from a Green in Modesto, CA

Possibly, if it included stronger permanent year round water restrictions regardless of drought conditions and included the release of Hetch-Hetchy reservoir and restoration to its natural state. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Mammoth Lakes, CA

State should make a concerted effort to educate all citizens in ways to use less water or do without as possible, - there is a great need for true understanding of what is happening world wide with growing populations, changing weather patterns and... 9 years ago from a Democrat in Spreckels, CA

No. First, California should be divided into two states (Northern and Southern), and then each state should decide how to approach the issue financially. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Sacramento, CA

Yes, But cut off Southern California from Northern Water. Make Southern California build Desalinization plants for water. They have the money. Make the entertainment business pay for it. 9 years ago from a Republican in Mountain View, CA

I just don't know. The Delta has been in critical condition for over a decade. I'm not sure if this is enough...or even the most appropriate solution. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Oakland, CA

That's a broad statement or request without any information. This is typical of how California's politicians try and get measures passed so that certain special interest groups benefit and the rest get screwed holding the bill. Another big NO!... 9 years ago from a Republican in Alameda, CA

I don't know enough about the subject to answer, not a resident. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Elk Grove, CA

We should not borrow and intead pay for the cost directly as a water infrastructure tax as part of everyone's water bill. It should be high enough of a tax to fund large projects and maintenance. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Yuba City, CA

It's not the system that needs an overhaul, it's that development needs to be driven and limited by the amount of water - unfettered development without concern for the supply of water is irresponsible. 9 years ago from a Republican in La Quinta, CA

I would support a scaled-back water bond (closer to the $6.5 billion legislative proposals) that focuses on necessary infrastructure improvements, water efficiency, and conservation. 9 years ago from a Green in Davis, CA

Only if the overhaul allows protection for the Delta region and higher water prices or taxes are paid by residents living in naturally desert areas which have large populations requiring water to be shipped in from other areas. 9 years ago from a Democrat in San Rafael, CA

Recent research has discovered enormous freshwater aquifers under the ocean floor off the continental shelf of nearly every state including California.
California should be at the forefront of developing these aquifers. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Santa Fe Springs, CA

No, the costs should be covered by water use fees, and removal of low water rates for farmers. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in La Jolla, CA

Possibly, but I don't know enough about the issue to decide right now. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Chula Vista, CA

We need to expand our resivoir capacity and improve water management, and if the water situation gets very extreme (drought) whe shoulde ALWAYS put humans befor fish, birds, frogs, etc. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Sacramento, CA

Yes, if and only if there is oversight and transparency over the entire project. 9 years ago from a Democrat in El Dorado Hills, CA

We should take care of the water problem before we spend more money on a train. 9 years ago from a Republican in Piedmont, CA

Only if the solar arch system is added to eliminate losses due to evaporation while in transit and to generate power to drive the pumps needed. 9 years ago from a Republican in Huntington Beach, CA

Add new technology to preserve water as well as to transport it like the solar arch system would do while generating the power to actually transport water to point of use. 9 years ago from a Republican in Huntington Beach, CA

This overhaul is necessary. But should be paid for from a variety of sources, weighted toward the source impact on the water system and its current failings. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Coyote, CA

Not if it means giving water away to socal. 9 years ago from a Democrat in San Francisco, CA

CA bureaucrats should never be given access to more borrowed money for them to regulate right out of existence and left with nothing but an additional $25B Debt. 9 years ago from a Republican in Compton, CA

Overhaul system but do not borrow to do it, pay for it out current budget. 9 years ago from a Republican in Modesto, CA

I don't think anyone can really answer to the state of our water system unless they work there. They have some of the highest paid employees I know of in the public sector. 9 years ago from a Republican in Vista, CA

Would the resulting action ensure equal distribution based on population, industry and need? No, it would not and therefore the plan should be voided.you. 9 years ago from a Republican in Signal Hill, CA

Only if there are strict guidelines and a non partisan audit is done constantly. 9 years ago from a Republican in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Unfortunately the last water bond money has been largely wasted on perks like artwork. I have little confidence in the honesty of those spending the bond money to actually fix our water system. Wish I had an answer. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Pasadena, CA

Yes, it is indeed ready for an overhaul but the State should not borrow money for this work; it needs to come from everybody in the state based on income levels and a moderate tax over many years just for this very purpose. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Moraga, CA

Save the Delta is the highest priority, desert regions and high use businesses should jointly pay for increased water sources and conservation. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Fulton, CA

Cancel the bullet train and spend the money on the water system. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Yorba Linda, CA

80% of our water goes to Agriculture and should be examined here for excessive waste. 9 years ago from a Republican in Tustin, CA

Dump the Bullet Train and use that money for the water system. 9 years ago from a Republican in Poway, CA

Desalination plants for Southern CA make more sense than tunnels to take Northern CA water. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Concord, CA

No. My water bills have already doubled to pay for overhaul. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Coyote, CA

Yes, but only if attached to ambitious water conservation efforts. 9 years ago from a Democrat in San Leandro, CA

We desperately need water in the San Joaquin Valley. We're an agricultural community. We are the bread basket for the nation. We need water to grow the crops, to feed the rest of the country. 9 years ago from a Republican in Goshen, CA

We need to modernize the water distribution system but this initiative is sponsored by some shady individuals. Therefore, no. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Seal Beach, CA

Yes, but I'd like to see our budget balanced first. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Ramona, CA

The State's water system should be overhauled, but the funds should come from spending cuts. 9 years ago from a Republican in Foresthill, CA

No, borrow less money for an extended period of time to gradually change the state's water system OR don't borrow any money and focus our tax dollars on water system change. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Coronado, CA