Vote "NO" this November

Official Press Release against the Recall Initiative of Daniel Rushing

Grover Beach City Council District 2

As the representative to the Grover Beach City Council for the voters of District 2, it has been an honor to serve, support, and protect our community. As a council member, every action I take serves to further my passion to ensure a safe, vibrant, and prosperous city. I have developed and supported innovative solutions to help our unhoused population secure shelter and support, approved over 100 new housing units help create more affordable options for our residents, helped secure millions of dollars to help fund the revitalization of Grand Avenue, secured the funding and organization for the Five Cities Fire Authority, ensured our Police department has the resources to adapt, grow, and provide best in class service to our community, and so much more. We did this all while maintaining a balanced budget, with healthy reserves.

Part of securing the safety and future of Grover Beach is ensuring we have a reliable source of water. After years of drought, our only two sources of water were stretched to the breaking point. While the last drought is over, there will be more in the future and all signs point to them lasting longer and occurring more often. In December 2023 I voted to increase water rates in the city to help ensure that we are prepared for future droughts with a recycled water project known as Central Coast Blue. At the time of that vote, years of research and study had concluded that this project was the best option available to ensure our city’s water resiliency.

Unfortunately, as with so many other projects in recent years, after the December vote we learned that the estimated costs for this project had far exceeded expectations. With this new knowledge I voted to remove Grover Beach from the Central Coast Blue project and to revert our city’s water rates to their original levels. We still need a solution to protect against future droughts, but Central Coast Blue is no longer the right option.

It seems the proponents of this recall wish to remove me from office based on this vote in December. It was a vote that I made using the best information available at that time, supported by years of study and regional support. When it became clear that Central Coast Blue was no longer viable, I reversed my position in response to the new information available.

This recall is an attempt to silence my voice and the majority of District 2’s voters who put their faith in me to make the hard decisions required to protect our future. Using misleading arguments, propaganda, and a general mistrust of civil servants, the proponents of this recall have deepened our divides as a community and are actively working to disrupt our city’s ability to fortify our essential services, resources, and potential.

I look forward to further connecting with the voters of District 2 in the coming months to hear their concerns, help find solutions, and share my thoughts on the future of our community. With your help, I hope to continue the good work for the City of Grover Beach and ensure our city is ready for the challenges that are still ahead.

Thank you!

-Dan Rushing