Jerry Brown’s Actions Smell Louder Than Words as He Skips Shower

Less water, more wine, says the California governor.

California Governor Jerry Brown said, “The challenge here -- aside from getting the water -- is to be able to collaborate together and not try to blame other people and point fingers.” Photographer: Ken James/Bloomberg

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California Governor Jerry Brown, an evangelist for conservation as the state’s drought intensifies, has cut back on drinking water and bathing.

“I didn’t take a shower this morning,” Brown told reporters Friday after a meeting with mayors in San Jose. “We’ve installed a low-flow system and we’re using it quite carefully and quite sparingly.”