FAIRFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY
August 19, 2026
Mr. Ernie Avila, ACWA President
ACWA
980 9th Street, Ste. 1000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear President Avila:
On behalf of the City of Fairfield, I am writing to express our support for the Association of California Water Agencies’ (ACWA) Vision for Our Water Future initiative and its recommendations to help guide California’s water priorities under the next governor, taking office in January 2027.
Water is foundational to California’s communities, economy, agriculture, environment and climate resilience. As California faces increasing challenges from climate extremes, aging infrastructure, regulatory complexity and affordability pressures, strong statewide leadership and coordinated action on water have never been more important.
The City of Fairfield supports the Vision for Our Water Future priorities, which call on state leaders to:
Elevate water as a statewide priority through sustained leadership and coordinated action.
Ensure safe and reliable water remains affordable through stable funding partnerships and streamlined investment delivery.
Strengthen and modernize California’s water infrastructure, including both built and natural systems.
Letter to Ernie Avila, ACWA
July 30, 2026
Improve regulatory, operational and scientific frameworks to support efficient project delivery and adaptive water management.
As a local water agency, the City of Fairfield understands firsthand the importance of reliable and resilient water supplies to the people and businesses we serve. Local agencies are essential partners in implementing practical, science-based solutions that meet California’s diverse water needs.
I appreciate ACWA’s leadership in bringing together water agencies and stakeholders from across the state to advance a collaborative vision for California’s water future. The City of Fairfield looks forward to working with state leaders and regional partners to help implement policies and investments that support long-term water reliability, affordability and resilience.
Respectfully,
Michael Hether, PE
Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities
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cc: Chelsea Haines
Ellen Martin