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Local Primacy Agency

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.

Public comments (5)

OpposedTroy BooneSep 15, 2026

A former LPA lead who ran the program 13 years urged restructuring rather than eliminating it, citing 73% survey support and the Big Basin emergency response.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 20:02 →
OpposedMartin MillsSep 15, 2026

Runs Pure Source Water serving 77 Aptos homes; says the state offers a void of service and the LPA's help navigating new rules is worth modest fee increases.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 1:16:28 →
OpposedBecky SteinbrunnerSep 15, 2026

Says the state's own budget proposal shows it may not staff small-system oversight; urges keeping local control, citing Big Basin.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 1:18:47 →
OpposedAdam HallbergSep 15, 2026

Operator for Jarvis Mutual Water Company wants to keep the cooperative relationship with county staff.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 1:21:17 →
OpposedUnidentified (Craig)Sep 15, 2026

Says surrendering local control is a one-way trip and burdens volunteer water board operators.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 1:23:16 →