This
is concerning designation of a portion of the Mokelumne river,
downstream of a PG & E power generation dam, as "Wild &
Scenic".
A study session of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is set for 6 PM on July 29th to consider rescinding it's
The endorsement was previously passed, without study, during a highly organized emotional demonstration by proponents.
It
seems this law has consequences much more important than just stopping
possible future water development, and taking away our water rights
which is bad enough.
The
most important is the encroachment on the concept and constitutional
process of representative government. The proposed law tends to usurp
the rights of the affected people to locally elected county government.
Instead, they are to be ruled by an unaccountable state bureaucracy.
There are at least 14 examples of dangerous clauses in this legislation. Of concern are sections 5093.61 (Eminent Domain), 5093.546 ( Local Government Land Use Authority Usurped), 5093.52 (c) ( River means any waters?), 5093.52 (f) (Local governments lose local control over land uses), 5093.547 (a) ( Missing studies).
There are at least 14 examples of dangerous clauses in this legislation. Of concern are sections 5093.61 (Eminent Domain), 5093.546 ( Local Government Land Use Authority Usurped), 5093.52 (c) ( River means any waters?), 5093.52 (f) (Local governments lose local control over land uses), 5093.547 (a) ( Missing studies).
I urge those who care about these issues to read the law and consider attending the study session.
Albert J. Segalla
Copperopolis
