“At the end of last year, the Legislature made history by approving the first major investment in our water infrastructure in almost half a century,” said Cogdill, who authored the legislation initially authorizing the bond for voter approval. “Mindful of the current economic slowdown, I support the move to give voters more time to understand this critical investment and give the state’s economy more time to rebound.”
Delaying bonds have not hampered ultimate success at the ballot box. Though the bond authorizing the construction of a high speed rail was twice delayed, 52 percent of voters ultimately approved the measure in 2008.
“I’d argue few people would like to see this investment happen sooner than I would, but timing’s everything. With a little more time, voters will understand how the well-being of our economy and the livelihood of our citizens rely upon having enough water to meet our state’s growing needs now and into the future,” said Cogdill.
Senator Cogdill serves as vice chair of the Senate Natural Resources Committee and has carried legislation to make reforms to the state’s water supply and delivery systems for the past four years.