California legislators representing the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta vehemently oppose Governor Gavin Newsom's $20 billion water tunnel project. They argue that it poses a significant risk to local ecosystems and economies and will increase water bills for millions. The Democratic lawmakers criticize the plan to expedite construction through limited legal options, asserting that it undermines local voices and environmental integrity. They stress that the financial burden will likely fall on already strained Southern California ratepayers, whose utility costs are rising as is.
"Fast-tracking the Delta Conveyance Project is a direct attack on our region's environmental integrity, economic stability and public trust," said Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson.
"The project would have to be paid for by ratepayers who are already overburdened with soaring utility costs and aren't even aware of how the cost of this is going to impact them in their pocketbooks," said state Sen. Jerry McNerney.
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