Layng And Largay for SLV Water District

Bryan Largay and Alina Layng for San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors

Largay & Layng for SLVWD

Local organizations and leaders support Bryan Largay for SLV Water District Board of Directors!

Alina Layng

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We must defeat Measure U. If passed, Measure U&nbsp;will repeal some fixed charges and cap future increases of fixed charges at 2% annually. &nbsp;Proponents of&nbsp;Measure&nbsp;U&nbsp;claim that paying fixed rate charges is unfair because consumers who use little or no water at all still have to pay the fixed charges. The reality is that in the large, mountainous, sparsely populated SLV Water District 90% of the cost of ensuring that water will flow from our faucets when we want it - whether we choose to use it or not - is maintaining the aging tanks and miles of pipes that traverse our mountains to bring water to our homes.

<h3>Fighting for Our Community</h3>These are some of the top issues our campaign is focused on. Learn more about our issues <a href="/issues" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

Our Campaign’s Top Issues

Listen to Bryan Largay speak about Measure U on Talk of the Bay with Bodi Shargel here. Visit <a href="http://SaveSLVWater.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SaveSLVWater.org</a> to learn more about why Measure U will be detrimental to the long-term affordability and reliable access to water in our community.

Measure U threatens to undermine the current tiered water rate structure and potentially jeopardize water affordability and conservation efforts all while our capital improvements come to a grinding halt.

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Defeating Measure U

Managing and supporting the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the CZU Lightning Complex fires, including addressing infrastructure damage and community needs.

Rebuilding from the CZU Fire

Addressing the need for adequate and skilled personnel, including replacing key senior staff who have left. This involves ensuring that positions offer competitive and living wages to attract and retain qualified staff, thereby improving the overall effectiveness of SLV Water.

Staffing

Effective watershed and groundwater basin management requires collaboration with nearby water districts, such as Scott’s Valley and the City of Santa Cruz, especially as we move forward with the San Lorenzo Valley Watershed Conjunctive Use Agreement. By working together, we can optimize the use of both surface and groundwater resources, ensuring a more reliable and sustainable water supply for our communities. This type of regional cooperation is essential for addressing shared challenges like drought resilience, water quality, and environmental impacts on streamflows. Partnering with neighboring districts will allow us to leverage resources, share expertise, and create a unified approach to preserving the health of our watershed and securing water reliability for future generations.

Collaboration

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Meet the SLV Water District Board candidates and learn how Measure U could affect your water rates and the district’s future. Hear opening statements, ask questions, and closing remarks.

Valley Women's Club Measure U Forum

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Read our responses to the Friends of San Lorenzo Water <a href="https://www.friendsofsanlorenzovalleywater.org/november-2024-election" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>. Also note that the Friends of San Lorenzo Water also oppose Measure U. You can read about that position <a href="https://www.friendsofsanlorenzovalleywater.org/hot-topics-measure-u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

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Friends of SLV Water Candidate Overview

Lookout Santa Cruz describes what's at stake and the candidates running for two open Board of Director seats this November 5th."The district has been operating without a permanent general manager or finance director for over a year, and an interim general manager’s contract expired in August. Board members’ responsibilities have broadened beyond the typical job description – at a critical time, too. The district is still working on recovery from the 2020 CZU wildfire, and $50 million in infrastructure damages it must figure out how to pay for."&nbsp; Read the whole article <a href="https://lookout.co/san-lorenzo-valley-water-district-will-vote-on-trustees-new-fee-structure/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a>

"The district has been operating without a permanent general manager or finance director for over a year, and an interim general manager’s contract expired in August. Board members’ responsibilities have broadened beyond the typical job description – at a critical time, too. The district is still working on recovery from the 2020 CZU wildfire, and $50 million in infrastructure damages it must figure out how to pay for."&nbsp;

SLVWD Will Vote on Trustees, Fees at Critical Time

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EF0O2W-xofgSIVIqWl5GciDdJILlgr4i/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawGKrwZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTGz7ccNdBHsr4qMU_HBoVh2EEnbvvmmf8vVNwdvbyzuvDY-qOY_6H3YxA_aem_279C8EPuyUZULcqtiaZeug" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Listen </a>to Bryan Largay speak about Measure U on Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel.

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EF0O2W-xofgSIVIqWl5GciDdJILlgr4i/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawGKrwZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTGz7ccNdBHsr4qMU_HBoVh2EEnbvvmmf8vVNwdvbyzuvDY-qOY_6H3YxA_aem_279C8EPuyUZULcqtiaZeug" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Listen</a> to Bryan Largay speak about Measure U on Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel.

Largay Speaks About Measure U on Talk of the Bay

"Director Largay is a long-time San Lorenzo Valley resident who brings a deep understanding of conservation and water science. He earned a Master of Science in hydrology from UC Davis. He currently works as the director of conservation for a local nonprofit, where he oversees water quality protection and ecological restoration. He also serves on the board of the San Lorenzo Valley Foundation for Education, connecting students and schools with much-needed resources to receive a quality education."

Bryan Largay Appointed to SLVWD Board of Directors

"Layng has been involved with the District since 2021, serving on board’s Environmental Committee in 2021 and the Engineering and Environmental Committee in 2022 and 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, specializing in Marine Biology, and has worked as an environmental scientist with experience working in scientific data collection and fisheries."

SLV Water District Appoints Alina Layng, Filling Vacancy

"Supporters of the voter-initiated Measure U said it would save ratepayers money. Opponents — including multiple district board members — said its passage would halt or greatly limit badly needed water system repairs. The district includes Ben Lomond, Zayante and parts of Boulder Creek, Scotts Valley and Felton."

Measure U would reduce San Lorenzo Valley Water bills, but could slow repairs

"I spent much of my childhood stomping around in the woods and swamps, lifting up rocks to see what was underneath. So I think I’ve always had a strong sense of comfort and fascination with the natural world. And I think that much of my experience professionally and in school was trying to find pathways to contribute professionally to conservation. So I guess it’s always been in my heart..”

A Conversation with California Conservationist Bryan Largay

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