California Legislators to Hold Drought and Environmental Regulation Press Conference 


Westlands Water District announced TODAYthat Congressman Valadao and Senator Fuller will hold a press conference in Bakersfield TOMORROW to discuss the severe consequences related to the drought.
Following the release of a letter to Governor Brown and President Obama led by Valadao and Fuller, lawmakers will gather to highlight affects the drought, made worse by environmental regulations, is having on California’s Central Valley and to call on President Barack Obama and Governor Jerry Brown to take immediate action to address the water shortage.
Event Details: 

Event:     Californian Water Press Conference

Date:       Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Time:      11:30 AM PT – 12:15 PM PT

Where:    Kern County Water Association
                3200 Rio Mirada Drive, Bakersfield, CA  93308
Who:       Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21)
                Senator Jean Fuller (SD-18)
                Jim Beck; General Manager, Kern County Water Association
                Ron Jacobsma; General Manager, Friant Water Users Authority

                David Vink; General Manager, Lower Tule River and Pixley Irrigation Districts
                Jason Peltier; Chief Deputy General Manager, Westlands Water District

For more information regarding the press conference, please contact Anna Better at (202) 815-1685.

Congressman David G. Valadao represents the 21st Congressional District, which includes Kings County and portions of Fresno, Tulare and Kern Counties.  Senator Fuller represents the 18thSenate District which includes Kern and Tulare Counties and parts of Inyo and San Bernardino Counties.