Summary
Commissioner Burke raised alarms over reports the city might sell the lakes, which would mean giving up water rights the city owns. Losing them could force the city to buy water at higher rates from Mojave Water Agency.
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Losing the water rights could drive up what residents pay for water.
⚠️Who could be affected
Ratepayers, if the city ends up leasing or buying water at market rates instead of using its own rights.
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