Death of a Water District: How a badly implemented rate increase pushed one water district to the edge of collapse (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781514216422)

This is a book that should be required reading for every board member and general manager of a public utility. It details the true story of a California water district that found it's future compromised by a ballot measure passed by the voters. It forced the water rates back to a level where the district was hemorrhaging money and assured the demise of the district. Like many examples in the storied history of water, this is a narrative of controversy, mismanagement, deceit, heroes, and villains. The book also provides five key lessons that can help avoid unnecessary pitfalls and steer your own district to a better future.

Author: Leo D. Havener,Richard a. Wilson
ISBN-10: 1514216426
ISBN-13: 9781514216422
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 06/04/2015
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d