September 2025 Board Meeting

Top 3 Key Takeaways

1. Board Position Controversy Creates Tension Over Agricultural Representation The Board of Supervisors rejected both candidates for the vacant non-agricultural domestic well stakeholder position, sending the nomination process back to the GSA despite following established procedures. Supervisors claimed agricultural groups attempted to influence the process, arguing they should have representation in the non-agricultural seat, which drew strong criticism from domestic well advocates who stated that they already pay 57% of GSA fees while representing only 10% of pumping. Agricultural groups explained that the application process had been too rushed to recruit suitable nominees.