The need for major investment in the state's infrastructure is well recognized. Building programs should follow good fiscal policy and protect the well-being of communities and the environment.

See:

• The League's recommendations on the elements of an infrastructure program (March 2006)
  
  
• A 10-Point Statement of Principles for infrastructure investment
  
  
• Infrastructure: A Hot Topic: some background about how public works are financed in California. (PDF file) [More about the State Budget]
  
  
• The Governor called a special legislative session in Septemeber 2007 to deal with water infrastructure. Read an overview of the issues addressed in "More Water, Less Cost?" by LWVC legislative consultant for water, Jack Sullivan.