Public comment focused on water supply and farm-water outreach. A speaker urged local approaches to regional water shortages, greater access to surface water, and coordination under federal laws he cited as NEPA and FLPMA. These were the speaker’s views. Michelle Paul, the California Farm Water Coalition’s new executive director, introduced herself, thanked the district for its support, and described the coalition’s media, social-media and youth-education work. Directors suggested educational programs for her to explore.
The board recessed ahead of a scheduled labor-negotiations closed session. All five directors were present. After public comment, the board announced a recess at 9:17 a.m. before the closed session listed for negotiations involving Operating Engineers Union Local No. 3. The agenda named the General Manager as the district’s negotiator.
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