Thursday, January 31, 2013

Protests to 'Clean Beaches' Storm Water Fee Now Accepted Online

Supervisor Don Knabe

Supervisor Don Knabe

[Supv. Knabe] – Los Angeles County property owners will now be able to protest the Clean Water, Clean Beaches Measure online, thanks to a motion by Supervisor Don Knabe that was unanimously approved at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.

“It’s unbelievable that, in 2013, we did not provide property owners with an opportunity to protest this measure online,” said Supervisor Knabe. “Throughout this public hearing process, we have continued to receive many complaints from stakeholders about the lack of transparency and openness.  We must ensure that all those who would be impacted by this fee can easily and conveniently protest and have their voices heard.”

Property owners who have not already submitted a protest form can now do so by emailing one to WQFI.Info@dpw.lacounty.gov. To be counted, protests must be received by the end of the public hearing period on March 12 and include the parcel’s site address, Assessor’s Parcel Number, the name of the parcel owner, as well as the signature of the parcel owner or an authorized representative. Only scanned or photographed email protests with a handwritten signature will be accepted.

Property owners can download an official protest form and locate their Assessor’s Parcel Number on Knabe.com.


Protests to 'Clean Beaches' Storm Water Fee Now Accepted Online