Official Ballot Statement

Don Heinz	Age: 60
Occupation: Independent Auto Mechanic

Education & Qualifications:

I am a 26 year Coastside resident and sole proprietor of a small business. I
have a long and well-deserved reputation for honest dealings, plain talk and
being a government watchdog. My watchdog role helped educate voters about plans
for overdeveloping Half Moon Bay, and contributed to recent City Council
reforms. My community knowledge and commitment were recognized by being
appointed to the City's Planning Commission. I now seek your support to serve
on our local water authority.

In California, water is life, and must be managed with great sensitivity. With
limited carrying capacity of Coastside land, more water may not always be
better. When there's too much water, or when it's used for the wrong things, it
becomes too expensive and growth-inducing. We should pay at least as much
attention to the quality, reliability and efficiency of water service, as we do
to its quantity. We should have full disclosure of water-related decisions and
future directions, since these can have major impacts on the Coastside economy
and quality of life.

I will not allow the tail of water to wag the dog of development. I will pursue
service improvement and an open process for current residents. Thanks for
voting.

/s/ Don Heinz

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