News Release

CARPINTERIA GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONSIDER GROUNDWATER FEE APPEALS POLICY
Public Hearings September 28, October 12 and November 9; Public Encouraged to Provide Input

(CARPINTERIA, CALIF. - SEPT 15, 2022) – The Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) is developing a groundwater fee appeal policy as required by Resolution No. 011 of the GSA Board. The policy will provide a mechanism for property owners subject to the groundwater fee to appeal the fee calculation for their property as it applies to the adopted groundwater fee for Fiscal Year 2023 (a recap is provided below).

Property owners are strongly encouraged to provide input and participate at public hearings on September 28 and October 12. The public hearings will be held during regular meetings of the Carpinteria GSA. The Board will discuss the policy matter and hear comments from the public. At the November 9 meeting, the GSA Board is expected to consider adoption of the policy.