Home Subscribe Las Vegas Review-Journal
  Jobs Cars Homes Shopping Travel Weddings Golf Best of Las Vegas Photo   Search:

RECENT EDITIONS
Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

News
Mar. 19, 2008
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal

Petition drive targets land use, water issues

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

RENO -- Community activists have launched a petition drive to put questions concerning development and water on the November ballot.

One question would require that regional planning be based on sustainable water supplies within Washoe County.

The other would prevent Reno and Sparks from annexing land not adjacent to their boundaries.

Supporters need to gather 18,000 signatures by June 20 to qualify for the ballot.

Most Popular Stories
  • LANDLORD: AS TENANT, FLEISS FOR THE BIRDS
  • NORM: Owner Jay-Z says 40/40 Club is fine
  • JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE COMMISSION: Panel suspends Halverson
  • Experience Ending
  • 1958 CRASH: DEATH IN DESERT AIR
  • CALICO BASIN: Tranquillity lost
  • NORM: 'Idol' contestant set to go country
  • NORM: Reid book reveals 'Casino' mystery
  • NORM: Jackson in action possibly in Vegas
  • NORM: Cruise the object of a twin crush



    • "The goal of our water initiative is to make sure the land use plan and the water plan are in sync. Right now, they are completely out of whack," Bob Fulkerson, executive director of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, said during a Monday rally.

    In recent studies, consultants estimated potential water resources are available for only half of the growth projected for the region, including 276,000 new homes in Reno, Sparks and outlying areas through 2030.

    Last week, Washoe County commissioners denied requests by backers to put the issues on the Nov. 4 ballot as advisory questions.

    During that meeting, lobbyists for developers and contractors said water issues are too complex for voters to decide and should be left to public officials.

    Links powered by inform.com


    Leave Your Comment 0 Reader Comments
    Terms & Conditions
    The following comments are provided by readers and are the sole responsiblity of the authors. The reviewjournal.com does not review comments before publication nor guarantee their accuracy. By publishing a comment here you agree to abide by the comment policy. If you see a comment that violates the policy, please notify the web editor.

    Some comments may not display immediately due to an automatic filter. These comments will be reviewed within 48 hours. Please do not submit a comment more than once.
    Current Word Count: