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November 21, 2017
Honorable Steve Glazer
Member, California State Senate
State Capitol, Room 5066
Sacramento, CA 95814
VIA Fax: (916) 651-4907
http://sd07.senate. ca. gov/
RE: SCA 9 (Glazer). Rain water capture system property tax exclusion.
Notice of Support
Dear Senator Glazer:
The City of San Luis Obispo supports SCA 9, which would allow for the exclusion of rainwater
capture systems from property tax assessment and remove financial barriers that discourage
homeowners from utilizing rainwater capture systems.
California's long-term prosperity and success are dependent on a holistic approach for stewardship
and responsible management of natural resources by government agencies, businesses, and
citizens. The utilization of rainwater capture systems within communities across California will
allow for increased resiliency and sustainability of water resources while reducing impacts on
groundwater and surface water sources. Removing barriers to the use of these systems could be
one of many factors that helps California preserve its water resources and further statewide efforts
toward Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life.
For these reasons, the City of San Luis Obispo supports SCA 9 and applauds your leadership on
this important matter.
Sincerely,
Heidi Harmon
Mayor
City of San Luis Obispo
Cc:
San Luis Obispo City Council
State Senator Bill Monning, fax: (916) 651-4917, http://sdl7.senate.ca.gov/
State Assembly Member Jordan Cunningham, fax: (916) 319-2135, https://ad35.asmrc.org/
Dave Mullinax, League of California Cities, dmullinax(a),cacities.org
Meg Desmond, League of California Cities, mdesmond(i�cacities.org