Newsom Taking Another Run At His Tunnel Project

The bottom line for State Senator Jerry McNerney is clear: No matter how much Gov. Gavin Newson dangles in one-time benefits, the Delta Tunnel isn’t worth the staggering loss of prime farmland, damage to the West Coast’s largest estuary, and  negative implications for Northern San Joaquin Valley urban and ag water supplies.

On Wednesday, the governor proposed to create a $200 million “community benefits” plan for Delta communities that will be severely impacted by the 45-mile-long, $20 billion-plus water tunnel, should it ever be built.

That was the carrot he dangled  as he renewed his request that the Legislature approve his fast-tracking proposal before the end of this year’s Legislative session in September.

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