Monterey County Weekly Endorsement (October 22, 2009)

By Judi Lehman

"Judi Lehman ... has been a valuable and progressive force on the board ... "

Two-time incument Judi Lehman, who has been a valuable and progressive force on the board, is being challenged by relative unknown Andrew Clarke. With water issues coming to a head, literally, both locally and in Sacramento, we need an experienced hand to help sort them out in a way consistent with the interests of the residents of the county.

------------------------------------------------- WEEKLY'S 2005 ENDORSEMENT OF JUDI LEHMAN:

http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/issues/Issue.10-20-2005/features/Article.endorsements_feature_1

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Judi Lehman

During her tenure, Lehman has promoted conservation and water projects that will stop the illegal over-pumping of the Carmel River. She promoted the completion of the Seaside Basin aquifer storage and recovery program, which pumps excess winter water from the Carmel River into the aquifer so that it can be used during dry summer months. She also supports the water district's plan for a Sand City desalination plant--which has now been put on hold--and she wants to see increased wastewater recycling programs. ....

As the Peninsula looks ahead, towards a real water supply solution, we need real leadership. We strongly endorse Lehman.