Voter Information for Westford Ray Latimer. November 4, 2008 Election

San Joaquin County, CA

November 4, 2008 Election

Westford Ray Latimer

Candidate for
Board Member; Stockton-East Water District; Division 1

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Biographical Highlights

Occupation: Incumbent
Farmer - English Walnuts
Retired Business Ed. Teacher, Stockton Unified School District
Retired Officer, U.S. Army - 34 years of service
Scoutmaster, Troop 76, BSA - recipient of Eagle Scout Award & Silver Beaver Award
B.S. from Youngstown University, Ohio
Gen. Secondary Teaching Credential, U.O.P.

Top Priorities if Elected

Secure a reliable water supply from New Melones Reservoir per the contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation of 1983
Expand SEWD drinking water Treatment Plant capacity from 50 MGD to 70 MGD to better serve the needs of the City of Stockton.
Make it easy for farmers in Eastern San Joaquin County to use surface water for irrigation; preserve groundwater basin for emergency use in drought

Key Endorsements

Republican Central Committee of San Joaquin County

Position Papers

Develop Reliable Water Supply for City of Stockton and Area Farmers: The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation needs to honor previous contracts.
Restore the Critically Overdrafted Groundwater Basin: We need to increase the amount of water provided by the SEWD drinking water treatment plant.
Establish an Effective Groundwater Banking Program: Need a reliable source of water for Stockton.

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