The Issues

“Committed to providing safe, reliable water to residents and industry.”

The challenges we face from climate change – including prolonged droughts, unpredictable precipitation, and increasingly hot, dry conditions – underscore the urgent need for long-term vision, strategic policymaking, and smart infrastructure investments. Ensuring that our local water supplies remain secure, resilient and reliable is not optional; it is essential to our region’s future. I have demonstrated strong leadership in advancing practical, forward-looking solutions to these challenges. From strengthening water conservation and community outreach efforts to supporting critical infrastructure improvements, my work has focused on delivering real, measurable outcomes for our residents and businesses. As your board member, I am committed to:

• Remaining focused on diversifying our water supply portfolio in order to insulate West Basin from the uncertainties of the aqueduct systems that provide water from the Colorado River and Northern California into our region
• Advocating for the efficient use of water throughout the West Basin service area and examining ways to lower our dependence on already strained imported water sources
• Growing our education and community outreach efforts across Division 4, including with our city councils, school districts, local businesses and community partners
• Strengthening our workforce development efforts that generate interest and provide pathways into sustainable and fulfilling careers in the water and wastewater treatment industries
• Developing long-term solutions with the state, county and local municipalities to implement stormwater capture projects that protect our waterways and public health
• Advocating on behalf of West Basin for critical federal and state funding dedicated to infrastructure development projects that benefit the residents and communities of our district
• Ensuring that West Basin remains a leading edge municipal water district in the areas of water reuse, technology research and development, and community outreach and education programming