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Garcia and IID open lines of communication about proposed legislation

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on April 12, 2008 at 6:29 am

From the Imperial Valley Press Online:

Faced with potential legislative action that could break off Coachella Valley interests from the rest of the district, Imperial Irrigation District officials said they are opening the lines of communication.
District officials met with Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia, R-Cathedral City, in Sacramento this week to discuss AB 2564. The proposed legislation would have Coachella voters decide whether they want their own utility district or continue service with IID in the future.

“We explained how important it was to keep IID water and power together,” IID board President John Pierre Menvielle said. “Water costs could go up, energy costs could go up and it would hurt the ratepayers.”

Menvielle and Director Stella Mendoza attended the meeting with Garcia. Mendoza did not return phone calls seeking comment.

Some 60 percent of the energy customers are in the Coachella area. According to the proposed legislation, when that number reaches 75 percent, it would be up to voters to decide what to do. Garcia has maintained Coachella needs representation at IID.

The bill is not sponsored, and the bill is reportedly opposed by the Modesto Irrigation District and the ACWA. More on this story from the Imperial Valley Press Online by clicking here.

April 12, 2008 · Filed Under Imperial Irrigation District & Imperial Valley