Sue Brown and Marcia Johnson For Ross Valley Sanitary District Board

Please vote by mail or on June 3rd

Endorsed by Democratic Party of Marin & Democracy for America, Marin

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With the new reform Board, we have implemented one of the most comprehensive Sewer Management Plans in Marin County that will ensure the health of our creeks, bay and environment.

We have brought in ethical management that is restoring the public trust in the Ross Valley Sanitary District.
Protected the best interests of the ratepayers through smart fiscal management.
Initiated rehabilitation of Ross Valley sewer pipes that have been neglected for decades.
Have begun our ten year $67 million Capital Improvement program
Have initiated a lateral grant program to assist homeowners
Brought transparency to the operations and governance to the District
Worked with our local sanitation partners and voted to begin a large project to expand our sewage treatment plant

Debunking Larkspur and Mayor Kathy Hartzdell - view

Sue Brown Statement to Larkspur City Council 5-21-08 view video comments

RVSD is Financially Sound:

The Board had decided last year that the best way to fund our large capital improvement projects was to get two 10 million dollar loans, rather than trying to pass bond issues. At the May 6th meeting the long overdue funding for our first of two loans has been approved at 4% for 10 years.

The consultant who is coordinating the loan stated that because the District is in such great financial shape we were able to get an interest rate below what others can get and additional beneficial terms that will save the ratepayers money.

Would banks lend us $10M for twenty years if we were in financial trouble?

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"Sue Brown and Marcia Johnson represent the best in citizen-led reform of our local sewer district from the grass roots upward. Sue and Marcia have substituted competence and transparency for the "Good-ol-boy" antics of the prior Board. We need to let Sue and Marcia continue their great work on behalf of all of us." --Paul Herbert, Former Fairfax Planning Commission Chair

Frequently asked questions - view

"If Holland and Gaffney (the other two candidates in this race) had done their homework, they would have realized the mess identified by the Marin Civil Grand Jury was not created by the candidates seeking re-election." -Keith Lester, Foreperson Pro Tem, 2005-2006 Marin Civil Grand Jury - read full statement

Our opponets in this race - view

   Debunking Mr. Gaffney's false statements-view
   Debunking Mr. Holland's false statements-view
   Rick Holland doesn't get the facts right - view

"As many in Marin are now aware, proper sewer maintenance and district oversight is vital for keeping our waterways clean and protecting public health. Sue Brown and Marcia Johnson are fearless and relentless in their pursuit of the truth and responsible public oversight. They are honest, approachable, and totally committed to their community. I highly recommend a vote for Sue Brown & Marcia Johnson this June." --- Judy Schriebman, Las Galinas Sanitary District Board Member

Marin IJ letters to the editor view

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