Citizens for a Safer, Resilient Napa
As recent events have demonstrated, Napa County faces increasingly severe wildfire seasons and drought conditions that threaten our families, homes, communities and agriculture. Meanwhile, the organizations that protect us from wildfire and safeguard our open spaces and drinking water need stable, long-term funding. Without reliable resources, wildfire prevention and resilience efforts risk falling short just as the need is greatest. Our creeks, lakes and reservoirs must be protected from sedimentation, pollution and wildfire damage, and without stronger wildfire protections and reducing the risk in our area, insurance companies will cancel more policies or charge significantly more for fire insurance.
NAPA COUNTY WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS, WATERSHED PROTECTION AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION ACT
PROVIDING RELIABLE RESOURCES TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY
The wildfire prevention and open space measure would provide a dedicated source of locally controlled funding to support three critical goals, all aimed at making Napa County a safer, more resilient community for residents, businesses and visitors:
WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS
Reducing wildfire risk by removing dry brush, dead trees and other fire hazards, establishing and maintaining firebreaks, fire-safe evacuation routes and more.
WATERSHED PROTECTION
Protecting the quality and quantity of drinking water by preserving land around lakes, rivers and streams, safeguarding reservoirs and watersheds from wildfire damage, contamination, restoring creeks and wetlands and more.
OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
Maintaining open space for hiking, biking and recreation, managing lands to preserve native species, protect wildlife corridors, reduce wildfire danger and more.
WHY WE CAN WIN—WITH YOU
Recent polling shows that Napa County voters strongly support protecting our community from wildfires and safeguarding local water and open spaces. A majority of voters—over 60%—say they would vote Yes on a local Fire, Land and Water Protection measure, well above the simple majority passage threshold needed for a citizens’ initiative.
Polling shows that voters overwhelmingly agree with the measure’s core goals: reducing wildfire risk, protecting drinking water and preserving open space for future generations. With these trusted priorities, this measure is well-positioned to win, but we still need your help to get this measure on the ballot and get this much needed funding passed.
