Resolution on Water Privatization

Resolution passed by the LWVC Convention 2003, May 18, 2003

WHEREAS local Leagues have grave concerns with the growing privatization of water sources in ways that could misuse this valuable resource and could take control of this scarce and essential resource out of public hands, and

WHEREAS there are privately owned water companies in California that function well and in the public interest, and

WHEREAS guidelines for local advocacy and action established with appropriate input from local Leagues would enable local Leagues, with LWVC approval, and the LWVC itself to support or oppose a specific project after careful review,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the LWVC Board authorize the appropriate director(s) to examine League positions in order to ascertain which positions, if any, are relevant to water privatization.