Merger talks must be legal

Dear editor:

Regarding an article in last week’s Town crier, it was suggested that Idyllwild Fire, Fern Valley Water and Idyllwild Water were looking into a merger via talks with their legal counsels.

In California, according to state statutes regarding independent special districts, all talks regarding mergers must include the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO).

Legal counsel should know this. Therefore, we the people and district homeowners are requesting that the state statutes be followed.

The meeting must be public and LAFCO be included in the process.

Danny McDonald
Idyllwild

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