SAN DIEGO — San Diego leaders gathered Wednesday morning to discuss AB 1588, a new law designed to help military veterans find jobs in the water and wastewater industries.
Assemblymembers Todd Gloria and Tasha Boerner Horvath praised a new law that will ease the pathway for military veterans to work in California’s water and wastewater industries.
"I think we know that far too often, the transition from military service back into civilian life is more difficult than it needs to be. In fact, we as a proud Navy, Marine Core town should do more to make it easier," said Gloria.
The bill (AB 1588) was co-sponsored by the San Diego County Water Authority and the Otay Water District as the water and wastewater industry faces a wave of retirements statewide. According to the San Diego County Water Authority, approximately 30% of water and wastewater workers in the San Diego region will reach retirement age in the next few years.