The state's water delivery system, completed in the 1970s, was designed to serve a state-wide population of 12 million people and will have to serve a population of nearly 60 million in 2020.
Southern California port congestion has resulted in incoming cargo ships waiting as long as 10 days to be unloaded.
California agriculture relies on natural gas as a source of energy and fertilizer. In California, natural gas usage and prices have increased each year for the past several years.
As California's population continues to grow, our current water system, energy supply, roads, railways and ports are all being stretched beyond their anticipated capacities. In order to remain a vibrant economy, the state must invest in improving such infrastructure to meet current needs and prepare for the future.
Farm Bureau is committed to improving the state's infrastructure by seeking additional water supplies, access to cost-effective energy and the ability to move people and goods, all needed to meet the needs of an expanding population.
We are confident that infrastructure improvements will enhance the quality of life for all Californians and support a healthy economy.