Featured, Thought Leadership, Insights / May 15, 2023
The Teeter Plan is an alternative method of allocating property tax collections to local agencies, regardless of actual payments and delinquencies. It can provide predictable, stable, and timely revenue streams for property taxes and other revenues collected via the county property tax roll. Did you know that the Teeter Plan…
Featured, Thought Leadership, Insights / May 9, 2023
One of the foundational rules at our house is “outside play every day.” The past few months in Southern California have been a blast for my two little ones, as they enjoy nothing more than getting their rain gear on and stomping around in some big puddles. While Dad has…
Featured, Thought Leadership, Insights / January 6, 2023
Most people have always enjoyed their parks. However, it took the recent pandemic for many folks to realize how valuable they are, above basic enjoyment. Most would agree today that they are an essential service for a well-functioning society. Various agencies have even made such proclamations over the past couple…
Featured, Thought Leadership, Insights / September 11, 2022
Originally published in the Journal AWWA in 2018. Introduction Numerous recent lawsuits concerning water rate designs underscore the importance of addressing fairness and equity in water rates, and social justice has become a more common component of this discussion. Although social justice means different things to different people, for water…
Featured, Thought Leadership, Research Article, Insights / April 22, 2022
As we celebrate the Year of the Tiger, the Water Tiger to be more specific, we hope for success and good fortune! Let’s hope it brings a solid recovery to all our communities. Business Improvement Districts (BIDs, PBIDs, CBDs, TIDs, etc.) in many communities can support fiscal recovery and positive…
Featured, Thought Leadership, Research Article, Insights / April 22, 2022
Effective January 1, 2022, local agencies in the Golden State are required to allow the separate sale or conveyance of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) under certain circumstances as a result of the passage of Assembly Bill 345. In addition, Senate Bill 9 became effective January 1 also, which requires all…