Proposition 3 -

Summary

A “yes” vote authorizes $8.877 billion in government bonds for water infrastructure projects meant to increase cost-efficiency, sustainability and conservation efforts for the state.

A “no” vote would not authorize any additional bonds for water infrastructure projects.

Arguments

According to the Sierra Club, this measure was overly influenced by special interests and lacks legislative oversight and transparency. , in opposition to Proposition 3 (Learn more)

According to the Sierra Club, the beneficiaries of water improvement projects should pay for them rather than taxpayers., in opposition to Proposition 3 (Learn more)

According to Dyan Whyte, Water Quality Scientist, cities have been enforcing severe water restrictions that make the lives of California residents, especially farmers, unduly difficult. Instead of funding similar initiatives which have proven ineffective, California should prioritize the creation of a new dam, which could help the State conserve more water from rainfall and snow melt., in opposition to Proposition 3 (Learn more)

According to Janet Roberts of the Central Solano Citizen/Taxpayer Group, California has invested little of previous initiatives aimed at improving water infrastructure. Proposition 3 is costly, and too much funding would be used for costs unrelated to the State’s water shortage problem. , in opposition to Proposition 3 (Learn more)

According to David Guy of the Northern California Water Association, this measure would provide the state with new means of restoring current water infrastructure, including dams to substantially improve the State’s flexibility during periods of drought. , in support of Proposition 3 (Learn more)

According to an independent legislative analyst hired by the State of California to conduct an investigation into the ballot measure, this measure would also enable greater investment in sustainable water initiatives, such as using recycled water for landscaping and industrial use., in support of Proposition 3 (Learn more)

According to an independent legislative analyst hired by the State of California to conduct an investigation into the ballot measure, this measure would improve drinking water quality for all and drastically improve environmental conditions for California’s ecosystems. , in support of Proposition 3 (Learn more)

Measure Details