We are Neighbors for Better Water
We are volunteer homeowners who would like safe, clean and reliable water at an affordable price.
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Our Flyer
Say No To Impact Fees
The Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company is proposing to add Impact Fees to the Bylaws this year. These are $2500 to $10,000 fees the company charges when you make a change to your property. The Company has charged this in the past for minor changes to a house. Members have had to go to court against the Company to protect themselves. Don’t let them do this!
Our Candidates
Hi, My name is Priyanka Gurjar and I am a resident of East Palo Alto. I am running for a position on the Board of Directors to help address our community’s ongoing water issues. With my commitment to transparency, problem-solving, and teamwork, I want to ensure every resident has access to safe and reliable water. I’d truly appreciate your support and your vote.
Mi nombre es Priyanka Gurjar y soy residente de East Palo Alto. Me postulo para un puesto en la Junta Directiva para ayudar a abordar los problemas continuos de agua en nuestra comunidad. Con mi compromiso con la transparencia, la resolución de problemas y el trabajo en equipo, quiero asegurarme de que cada residente tenga acceso a agua segura y confiable. Agradezco sinceramente su apoyo y su voto.
I am Annie Jenkins. If I don’t know you yet, I look forward to meeting you. I went to Ravenswood high school until it closed in 1976. I was able to buy my home in the Palo Alto Park neighborhood in East Palo Alto in 1989. My daughter was born and raised here. I worked for myself handling all aspects of two different businesses for 45+ years (and still do) and started and ran a non-profit for several years. My daughter and I love our neighborhood and our neighbors. We plan to stay here forever. My interest on being on the PAPMWC Board is to try to improve the quality of the water. It is very expensive to have this well water in our homes – on appliances, fixtures and plumbing. Not to mention the possible long term health concerns with drinking it, so home filtration or water delivery is needed, but not always affordable on top of our water rates. I believe we can do better than what we have now.
Soy Annie Jenkins. Si aún no tengo el gusto de conocerle, espero poder hacerlo pronto. Asistí a la escuela secundaria Ravenswood hasta que cerró en 1976. Pude comprar mi casa en el vecindario de Palo Alto Park, en East Palo Alto, en 1989. Mi hija nació y creció aquí. He trabajado por mi cuenta manejando todos los aspectos de dos negocios diferentes durante más de 45 años (y todavía lo hago), y también fundé y dirigí una organización sin fines de lucro durante varios años. Mi hija y yo amamos nuestro vecindario y a nuestros vecinos, y planeamos quedarnos aquí para siempre. Mi interés en formar parte de la Junta de la Compañía de Agua Mutual de Palo Alto Park (PAPMWC) es tratar de mejorar la calidad del agua. Tener esta agua de pozo en nuestros hogares es muy costoso: afecta los electrodomésticos, las instalaciones y la plomería, sin mencionar las posibles preocupaciones de salud a largo plazo al beberla. Por eso, la filtración en el hogar o la entrega de agua son necesarias, pero no siempre asequibles además de nuestras tarifas de agua. Creo que podemos hacerlo mejor de lo que tenemos ahora.
Failing Wells, Failing Leadership
A photo of the tap water that came out from a customer’s faucet.
- The State Water Resources Control Board has said well 6 is in immediate danger of catastrophic failure, and without well 6, the company will not be able to meet demand. Even with the contaminated well 7 being activated, it’s not enough.
- Water rates have more than doubled in the last 7 years with nothing to show for it.
- The current board has hired Niambi Lincoln to run the company after her mother retired. Niambi Lincoln is the General Manager, AND a board member, AND the treasurer, AND employs her husband AND brother.
- According to company financial statements, our payroll is 2 – 4 times higher than other similar water companies.
- In 2019 Neighbors for Better Water won the election to the board, but according to the San Mateo Court, General Manager Niambi Lincoln and the rest of the board manipulated the outcome by canceling the votes of particular members in bad faith so they could win.
What You Can Do
- Join Us (Renters Welcome) – Pass the word through your social media!
- Donate for Mailing and Legal Fees
- Click on the articles below to be informed
- PAPMWC is the only failing system in the 3 county area!
- Our Wells
- State Water Board has “Significant Concerns”.
- See What EPA City Investigation Revealed!
- Why Spend an Average of FIVE TIMES MORE on Personnel than Nearby O’Connor Water?
- Katherine Loudd’s Salary INCREASED After Her Daughter, Niambi Lincoln, Took Over Her Job!
Articles
- News Article: Judge Overturns Water Election
- All in the Family
- History of Our Fight
- Read News Article: Troubled Water
- Water Company Reports over $2 Million in Repairs Needed
- Water Quality Citations
- Your Rights as a Member
News
- 2024 Annual Meeting Notes
- Neighbors for Better Water Wins Judgement, Judge Claims Board Acted in “Bad Faith”.
- Water Company Puts Lien on Everyone’s Property!
- Water Company Charges $2,700 for Meter
- Water Company Turns Away Almost $400,000 in Assistance from the State
- State Agency Says Help For PAPMWC is a Long Way Off
- Resident Group Files Suit Over Board Election
- Neighbors for Better Water Files Suit
- Water Company Loses Small Claims Suit From Shareholder
- Water Company Loses Suit Against State of California
- Recent inspection of the water company finds many violations!
- East Palo Alto Water Company Status in Limbo
Contact us: Neighborsfbw@gmail.com