Vote Nov 2024

 

I'm Greg Watkins, running to represent you on the Council governing the City of Shasta Lake.  As a longtime resident and Central Valley High School graduate, I bring deep roots and a strong commitment to our City’s future.   During my council tenure, I've championed key initiatives:

• Our modern City Hall, Conference Center, and Council Chambers

• A new premier skate park, coming soon behind City Hall

• Ongoing construction of new retail space and 49 apartments on Shasta Dam Blvd.  This project was forced & funded by Sacramento to increase our affordable housing units.  We must ensure it is available first to the residents of the CSL.

I take pride in thoroughly researching each issue. For instance, I opposed the $7 million raw water tank proposal that would raise water bills by $5 monthly for 30 years.  My opposition to this little needed tank forced the city to apply for and receive a $6.8M grant at no cost to our water customers.  

My governance approach is grounded in common sense, fiscal responsibility, and values that reflect our community. My wife and I are active members of St. Michaels Catholic Church, and my Christian faith helps guide my decision-making.

Our city needs strong, principled leadership to tackle future challenges. With your vote, I'll continue advocating for responsible growth, fiscal prudence, and preserving our city's unique character.

WATER RATES 2024

 

Councilman WATKINS was instrumental in changing the way water usage is billed in the City of Shasta Lake.  All customers now pay a set monthly fee based on the size of their water meter and a uniform rate for each gallon of water consumed.   Previously the City had tiered rates which were created to force water conservation so more water would be available in Southern California. 

Effective July 1, all customers pay the same rate of $2.85 for each hundred cubic feet (hcf), used which is 750 gallons.   Tiered rates were patently wrong.  Tiered rates do not exist at the gas station.  All drivers pay the same amount  for each gallon of gas.  The first gallon pumped and the last gallon cost the same.   Why should City water be any different?  

There was considerable mis-information regarding the change in water billing suggesting it would be a Flat Rate where every customer would pay the same each month regardless of the amount used.   This was totally false.