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State of California November 4, 2014 Election
Proposition 1
Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014
State of California

Bond Measure - Majority Approval Required

Pass: 4,771,350 / 67.1% Yes votes ...... 2,336,676 / 32.9% No votes

See Also: Index of all Propositions

Results as of Dec 14 10:50am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (24435/24435)
Information shown below: Fiscal Impact | Yes/No Meaning | Official Information | Arguments |

Should the state sell $7.1 billion in additional general obligation bonds--as well as redirect $425 million in unsold general obligation bonds that were previously approved by voters for resource-related uses--to fund various water-related programs?

Fiscal Impact from the Legislative Analyst:

  • Increased state bond costs averaging $360 million annually over 40 years.
  • Local government savings for water-related projects, likely averaging a couple hundred million dollars annually over the next few decades.

Meaning of Voting Yes/No
A YES vote on this measure means:
The state could sell $7.1 billion in additional general obligation bonds--as well as redirect $425 million in unsold general obligation bonds that were previously approved by voters for resource-related uses--to fund various water-related programs.

A NO vote on this measure means:
The state could not sell $7.1 billion in additional general obligation bonds to fund various water-related programs. In addition, $425 million in unsold general obligation bonds would continue to be available for resource-related uses as previously approved by voters.

Official Sources of Information
Arguments Submitted to the Secretary of State

Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 1:
PROPOSITION 1 provides a reliable supply of water for farms, businesses and communities, especially during droughts. It supports economic growth and protects the environment. It is fiscally responsible, is guided by a comprehensive state water plan and does NOT raise taxes. Democrats and Republicans Agree: VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION 1!

Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 1:
California can't afford Prop. 1's misplaced spending. It does little to relieve the drought or improve regional water self-sufficiency. It threatens our rivers and streams. Private water users won't pay for these dams; taxpayers shouldn't either. Prop. 1 drains funding for schools, health care, roads and public safety. VOTE NO!
Contact FOR Proposition 1:
Tom Willis
Yes on Propositions 1 and 2
2355 Broadway #407
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 210-5001
INFO@YesonProps1and2.com
http://YesonProps1and2.com

Contact AGAINST Proposition 1:
No on Prop. 1
(209) 475-9663
info@NoonProp1.org
http://www.NoonProp1.org

  Official Information

Secretary of State

Campaign Finance Data

VotersEdge

  • Funding Summary for Prop 1 - the most complete information: everything on this page plus funding, news articles, endorsements, ads. From MapLight and the Smart Voter team of LWV California Education Fund
  • Cal-Access - Details of committee campaign finance filings submitted to the Secretary of State.
Nonpartisan Information

League of Women Voters

Events

Pros & Cons: Santa Clara County

Pros & Cons: Alameda County
  • Oct. 27, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
News and Analysis

KQED California Report

KQED Forum
  • Prop 1 Discussion - 9/19. Joshua Johnson, host. A debate with listener call-in. 52 min. Find more resources.
  • Water Bond Update - Guest host Joshua Johnson discusses the bond with Scott Detrow, KQED's Sacramento Bureau Chief, the day after the legislature approved placing this bond on the ballot. 8/14, 24 min.
KPCC Coverage KQED News Election Watch
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