Government Affairs
For more than 100 years, CVWD has been working to protect the water resources that are vital to a thriving Coachella Valley. To further that mission, CVWD employs a full-time Government Affairs Specialist as well as lobbyists in both Sacramento and Washington, D.C. to track policy and work on behalf of our customers. Here, you will find information regarding position letters the District has sent to members of the California legislature and Congress and other governing bodies whose activities affect CVWD and the way we operate to provide safe and reliable drinking water, sewer, and stormwater services.
The Legislative Platform outlines the priorities and positions CVWD’s Board of Directors has approved for the current legislative term. Throughout the year, the Board may also take additional steps to direct staff to oppose or support policy initiatives as they arise.
Government Affairs Staff
Government Affairs Specialist Kristen Johnson has been with CVWD since October 2017. Prior to joining CVWD, she advised the Bureau of Reclamation as an Attorney-Advisor at the Department of the Interior for nine years in Washington, D.C. Ms. Johnson attended Southern Illinois University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the states of California and Illinois. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She has been a resident of the Coachella Valley since May 2017.
If you have questions regarding the District’s positions on a legislative or regulatory matter or to request the District take a position or action, please call 760.398.2651 x 3564. You may also email Ms. Johnson at kjohnson@cvwd.org.
Government Affairs Documents
2021-2022 Policy Platform
Position Statements & Letters
- 2020.11.23 CVWD support Ruiz HR8775 - Salton Sea
- 2020.09.18 CVWD SSA witness request for Salton Sea Hearing
- 2020.09.16 CVWD SB1159 veto request
- 2020.09.02 SB 1386 (Moorlach) - Coalition Ltr to Gov
- 2020.08.19 AB1672 Support
- 2020.08.10 AB3030 coalition Oppose Unless Amended
- 2020.07.21 AB 1720 Oppose Unless Amended coalition ltr
- 2020.07.15 SB1386 Coalition Ltr to Asm Local Govt
- 2020.07.09 Env. Approps - WIFIA Funding ltr
- 2020.06.09 CVWD AB3256 concerns
- 2020.06.08 S.2044 McSally Amendment support - Feinstein
- 2020.06.08 S.2044 McSally Amendment support - Harris
- 2020.05.05 SB1386 (Moorlach)- Coalition Ltr of Support
- 2020.04.10 COVID-19 relief package 4
- 2020-03-24 Covid-19 Phase 3 request - Ruiz FINAL
- 2020.03.21 H.R. 6201 Unfunded Leave Public Agency Letter
- 2020.03.17 State Water Contractors Coalition ltr re: Bond Priorities
- 2019.09.04 SB 1 Coalition Assembly Floor Alert
- 2019.09.04 SB 1 Coalition Letter to Atkins
- 2019.07.22 SB 1 Coalition Letter - Oppose Unless Amended
- 2019.07.19 AB 756 veto request
- 2019.07.12 SB1 coalition letter - ESA provisions
- 2019.07.09 CVWD PFAS chemicals concerns - House of Representatives
- 2019.06.11 SB 1 Coalition Letter Oppose Unless Amended
- 2019.06.10 HR 2313 Ruiz Request to Cosponsor
- 2019.06.10 AB 402 Oppose Unless Amended
- 2019.05.08 SB 1 Coalition Opposition Letter
- 2019.04.08 WateReuse CA coalition letter re: Title XVI-WIIN funding
- 2019.04.02 AB 533 Support letter
- 2019.04.02 AB 626 Support letter
- 2019.04.02 AB 1194 Oppose letter
- 2019.03.29 AB 1486 Oppose Letter
- 2019.03.26 DCP Support Letter - House Water Oceans and Wildlife subcommittee
- 2019.03.26 DCP Support Letter - Senate Water and Power subcommittee
- CVWD Board resolution supporting Salton Sea funding
Regulatory Comment Letters
- 2020.12.31 Comments Cr6 MCL Estimate of Costs Ltr
- 2020.12.30 Vaccine Advisory Committee ltr
- 2020.12.17 CVWD comments - Revised Total Coliform
- 2020.12.07 Surplus Land Act Guidelines comments
- 2020.09.28 CVWD comments - SAFER Draft Cost Assessment White Paper
- 2020.08.24 CVWD Comments CV Irrigated Lands Coalition General Order - RWQCB
- 2020.08.21 CVWD supports ACWA comments Risk Indicators 2.0 comment letter
- 2020.08.21 ACWA_CMUA Comment Ltr Risk Assessment 2.0
- 2020.08.20 CVWD Toxicity Comments Submittal - SWRCB
- 2020.08.06 CVWD Comment Ltr - Perchlorate
- 2020.06.16 SAFER Fund Expenditure Plan FY20-21 comments
- 2020.06.12 CVWD Water Loss Standards comments
- 2020.06.04 USEPA WaterSense comments
- 2020.05.14 CVWD Cr6 White Paper Comments
- 2020.04.28 SWRCB Cmnt Ltr 303(d) 2018 CA Integrated Rprt
- 2020.03.18 USACE Nationwide Permit OIRA Submission
- 2020.02.10 CVWD revised Lead & Copper Rule Comments_USEPA
- 2020.02.10 Indio Subbasin GSA Prop 68_Rd 3 Planning_CommentLtr
- 2020.02.07 CVWD comments - draft Water Resilience Portfolio
- 2020.02.03 CVWD Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Policy comments
- 2020.02.03 Estrada Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Policy comments
- 2019.12.12 CVWD to SWRCB re manganese turbidity
- 2019.11.08 OEHHA Human Right To Water Tool CVWD comment ltr
- 2019.10.30 CRWQCB - comment letter
- 2019.08.29 CVWD comments - Water Resilience Portfolio
- 2019.05.17 water loss standards proposed framework comment ltr
- 2019.05.15 CEQA Scoping Comments re Secondary MCL Basin Plan Amendment