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California Alliance for Jobs
Supports Moving Water Bond
to November 2012 Ballot

>> It remains critical that voters approve this statewide water bond to meet growing demands and to fix problems in our water system, yet the proposal to push the bond to the November 2012 ballot is best for the state and the economy.

Jim Earp, Executive Director of the California Alliance for Jobs and chair of the campaign to pass the water bond, Alliance for Clean Water and Jobs, issued the following statement:

“The water bond represents a truly comprehensive solution to fix the problems in the Delta, increase conservation and recycling, and expand the availability and quality of water supplies in every region of the state. That’s why the measure enjoys unprecedented support from business, labor, environmentalists, farmers, water agencies and many others.

“We’re confident that when presented to voters, they will approve the measure. However, in light of the economic situation, we agree with the Governor and legislative leaders that the best timing for the water bond is in 2012. We support postponing the bond to 2012.”

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