17. General Managers Report Erik Kubinski reported: the Johnson City permit amendment board order is complete; he reviewed the CB Wines tourism water availability study (needs revisions before certification); and he attended a webinar on brackish groundwater. He also noted facility upgrades (new windows and planned door replacements for security). Legislative meetings are scheduled on April 29th with several state representatives and senators.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.