Political Philosophy for Jared W. Huffman

Candidate for
Director; Marin Municipal Water District; Division 3

My political philosophy and priorities for the next four years are best shown by what I have accomplished during my first term in office. I will continue working hard to keep MMWD on track in these areas.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Voted to rescind Prior Board's Rate Increases

• Implemented a hiring freeze

• Restructured MMWD

• Reduced the budget

• Strenuously opposed the 1997 rate increase!

• Ended the 14-year legal battle with state environmental authorities over Lagunitas Creek

• Implemented far-reaching fishery restoration program

• Maintained and expanded aggressive water conservation programs, while stabilizing long-term water supply

• Supported strict water quality standards to ensure our water is free of MBTE and other toxins

• Committed over $1 million for new fire hydrants and other fire fighting measures

• Spearheaded Measure L "fire flow" campaign, which fire chiefs have called the "most important public safety measure in the last 20 years"

• Supported aggressive implementation of Vegetation Management Plan to reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire.