Measure D: United Water Conservation District 2026 Water Supply, Conservation and Water Quality Bond Measure
United Water Conservation District · Ventura County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
In order to construct and complete water supply, conservation, storage and water quality facilities required to meet customer demands, conserve water resources and comply with governmental requirements; shall United Water Conservation District’s facilities bond measure be approved authorizing $350,000,000 in bonds at legal interest rates, levying $24 per $100,000 of assessed value (approximately $23,000,000 annually on average) while bonds are outstanding with strict accountability requirements included?
In plain language
Measure D is a bond measure for United Water Conservation District. A YES vote lets the district borrow $350 million. The money would build and finish water supply and storage projects. It would also fund water quality work. This would help meet customer needs and government rules. It includes strict rules to track spending. A NO vote means the district does not get this money for these water projects.
Fiscal impact
The bond would cost property owners $24 per $100,000 of assessed value. It would raise about $23,000,000 each year on average while the bonds are owed.
Official ballot arguments
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What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
“A general obligation bond represents the most transparent, equitable, and fiscally responsible way to close that gap”
— United Water Conservation District, United Water Conservation District (2026) · Water Supply, Conservation & Water Quality Bond MeasureRead the source →“It's critical that we do this work. Otherwise, we may lose operation of the dam, or we may have to drain the lake.”
— Tara Mulally, United Water Conservation District, Ojai Valley News (2026) · Ventura water bond on the ballot in NovemberRead the source →
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.