Be that leader now Mr Oiaz! Find alternatives before resorting to chemicals that have been proven to have dire effects on people, animals, insects and the irrigation ditches that feed our organic  farms. Your statement is irresponsible and not a decision that should be made without a vote of the community. Once you ring this proverbial bell you can't undo the damage.  Stating   “I can tell you that personally, if we find over the next several years that this is not accomplishing these goals, then I will be a leader in coming up with an alternative, a different idea for whatever changes are going to be necessary in order to solve this problem that we are legally obligated to solve,”  is not good enough. Find alternatives first and be that leader now.