Board approves Paso Robles groundwater joint-powers authority after contentious public debate
After hours of public comment and a split debate among supervisors, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize formation of a joint-powers authority for the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin, directing staff to distribute revised agreements and to carry out expanded public outreach before the fee-setting process.
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The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Thursday authorized staff to proceed with creation of a joint-powers authority (JPA) to coordinate groundwater management across the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin, approving the step by a 3-2 vote after extensive public comment and a long exchange among supervisors.
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