League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
	Diane A. Brauch Answers Questions Candidate for Director; Purissima Hills Water District

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Questions & Answers

1. What measures would you take to assure water conservation so the district will meet its requirements?

Work with the 25% of Los Altos Hills homeowners who use 50% of the water to find possible ways to help them cut back while maintaining their beautiful landscaping.

Work with all residents on controlling water run off from their landscaping.

2. Since it is evident that the water district currently exceeds its allotments of Hetch Hetchy water, what proposals do you have for addressing excessive water use by individual homeowners?

Personal letters and visits to homes where runoff is causing flooding on pathways, nearby ditches, etc. Find beautiful, green plants that are low water users and be sure residents planning new landscapes have a list.

3. Many water agencies in the Bay Area have signed the MOU supporting the California Urban Water Users Association's BMPs (Best Management Practices) for conservation. Would you support Purissima Hills signing the MOU? If not, why not?

Purissima Hills signed the Memorandum of Understanding some time ago.