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Commission asks city attorney to research charter amendment after concerns about 'toilet‑to‑tap' and water reuse
Summary
Commissioners debated whether to adopt a nonbinding resolution or pursue a charter amendment to block wastewater reuse injection into potable supplies. Commissioners asked the city attorney to draft legally rigorous language and research state preemption risks; public commenters urged strong protections and suggested a locally defined charter approach.
Commissioner Ken Strickland reopened a commission discussion about 'toilet‑to‑tap' and water reuse, saying he wanted the city to state its opposition and asked the city attorney to prepare a document—either a resolution of opposition or a draft charter amendment—that could be considered at a future meeting. The commission discussed two alternatives: a nonbinding resolution (easier to adopt, not binding on future commissions) and a…
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