Tag Archives: water rates

One Cambrian’s Questions About the Protest.

Posted on August 18, 2008 by A Contributor

As a rate payer, property owner, tax payer and very concerned Cambria citizen, I am asking you to answer my questions to alleviate my concerns and bring about clarity to the nebulous process by which the officials of the CCSD … Continue reading →

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At Least We Haven’t Been Bored…

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Amanda Rice

These days, saying “Prop 218″ or “Protest” anywhere within earshot of a Cambrian and you’ll find yourself in a passionate conversation (and likely late for dinner). No matter what your position on the proposed increase, there is almost 100% chance … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Enough of a Protest – Maybe…

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Amanda Rice

From the CCSD’s web site comes this press release about the protest of the rates: CCSD FINALIZES RATES PROTEST TABULATION Cambria, CA—The Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) has completed validation and tabulation of written protests to its proposed rate increase … Continue reading →

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Prop 218 In Other California Towns

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Amanda Rice

The League of Women Voters and several staff members have spent dozens of hours counting, sorting and validating the protest letters. The number one question people ask me is this: Why is it taking so long to count the protest … Continue reading →

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Another 2 Cents on Water Pricing and Shortages

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Amanda Rice

Thank you to our friend over at WaterWired.com for this nugget of information: David Zetland, the ‘James Dean of Resource Economists’, who runs Aguanomics, has made quite a splash with his solution to California’s water shortage (and those of other … Continue reading →

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Will July 21 Be a Little History Repeating? Stay Tuned!

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Amanda Rice

Monday, July 21 at 5:30pm – The CCSD canceled plans to announce the results of all the tabulating and verifying of protest letters done last week. Four CCSD Staff and two League of Women Voters observers spent all day Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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