Daniel Slawson
CA · Director, Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Board of Directors
Daniel Slawson has been a water district director since 2012 and chairs the San Gorgonio Pass Regional Water Alliance. A licensed land surveyor and partner at Winchester Associates, he lists conservation, fiscal responsibility, and regional cooperation as his priorities.
Where Daniel Slawson stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (8 records), Government Efficiency (5 records), Public Infrastructure (12 records)
Mixed record
Cost of Living Reduction (1 support · 4 oppose), Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 5 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 8 support
Slawson moved to adopt a regional water-supply plan and a six-stage drought-response plan. Both votes were 5–0.
June 25, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson joined a letter supporting a fund for PFAS cleanup in water (SB 454). It urged Governor Newsom to sign the bill.
September 17, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: mpwmd.net
Slawson voted for Stage 3 drought restrictions. Lawn watering was limited to three days weekly in May–October and two in November–April. The vote was 4–0, with one abstention.
April 28, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to adopt rules guarding drinking water against contamination from connected water systems. The vote was 5–0.
June 10, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to support using state funds for safe drinking water in disadvantaged communities (SB 669). The vote was 3–1.
March 13, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to impose penalties for breaking mandatory water-use restrictions. The vote was 5–0.
July 8, 2015Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson seconded a motion to limit chromium-6 contamination in three wells. It capped spending at $30,000 per well. The vote was 4–1.
April 8, 2015Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to activate the first stage of the district’s drought plan and send notices with water bills. The vote was 5–0.
June 11, 2014Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: bcvwd.gov
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 5 support
Slawson voted for rules allowing urgent legislative advocacy by the general manager with the board president’s agreement. The rules required later board review. The vote was 5–0.
October 8, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support keeping remote participation in local public meetings (AB 259). The vote was 5–0.
March 27, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to accept a $1.5 million federal matching grant for automated water-meter reading. The vote was 5–0.
August 27, 2020Supports Government Efficiency
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to revise purchasing rules after auditors requested clearer approval levels and vehicle-purchase policies. The vote was 5–0.
December 13, 2017Supports Government Efficiency
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted for a phased rollout of automated water-meter reading, with a performance report after 90 days. The vote was 4–0.
September 9, 2015Supports Government Efficiency
Source: bcvwd.gov
Track record — Cost of Living Reduction
Cost of Living Reduction · 1 support · 4 oppose
Slawson voted to raise single-family water-capacity charges from $10,122 to $11,077. The vote was 5–0.
December 10, 2025Opposes Cost of Living Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted for a five-year water-rate plan with annual increases capped at 15%. The vote was 4–0, with one abstention.
April 24, 2025Opposes Cost of Living Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to restore credit-card, late-notice and account-reactivation fees waived during COVID-19. The vote was 5–0.
February 25, 2021Opposes Cost of Living Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to suspend water shutoffs, late fees and online payment fees during the COVID-19 emergency. The vote was 5–0.
March 26, 2020Supports Cost of Living Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to change meter-installation charges to recover district costs. In-tract charges for small meters rose from $335 to $845. The vote was 5–0.
October 14, 2015Opposes Cost of Living Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 5 oppose
Slawson voted for an agreement allocating $2.5 million in federal recovery funds to two regional water-pipeline projects. The vote was 5–0.
September 29, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to approve the 2022–2026 labor agreement. It set annual inflation-based pay raises between 1.5% and 5%, starting in 2023. The vote was 5–0.
April 28, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to support using state funds for safe drinking water in disadvantaged communities (SB 669). The vote was 3–1.
March 13, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to approve the 2016–2017 labor agreement. It tied yearly pay changes to inflation and required a pay survey before expiration. The vote was 5–0.
March 9, 2016Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to pay off the district’s recycled-water construction loan early. The vote was 4–0.
July 10, 2013Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted for a 2013 budget that capped board travel and seminar spending at $5,000. The vote was 5–0.
December 20, 2012Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: bcvwd.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 12 support
Slawson moved to adopt a regional water-supply plan and a six-stage drought-response plan. Both votes were 5–0.
June 25, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted for a cost-sharing agreement connecting a helicopter firefighting hydrant to the water system. The vote was 5–0.
March 11, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to approve school-district special-tax financing for water facilities serving Fairway Canyon. The vote was 5–0.
July 9, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to send Governor Newsom a letter supporting the Delta Conveyance Project. The vote was 4–0.
June 26, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted for an agreement allocating $2.5 million in federal recovery funds to two regional water-pipeline projects. The vote was 5–0.
September 29, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted for a joint stormwater-capture project with Riverside County’s flood-control district. The vote was 5–0.
March 10, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to accept a $1.5 million federal matching grant for automated water-meter reading. The vote was 5–0.
August 27, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to approve $267,790.50 for Sites Reservoir planning and a water-allocation conversion. The allocation changed from Class 2 to Class 1. The vote was 5–0.
February 13, 2019Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to approve up to $243,000 for an agreement to expand the district’s imported-water connection. The vote was 4–0.
November 9, 2016Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted for a phased rollout of automated water-meter reading, with a performance report after 90 days. The vote was 4–0.
September 9, 2015Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to pursue a regional recycled-water supply and construction-funding agreement with Yucaipa Valley Water District. The vote was 5–0.
September 10, 2014Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to share the Noble Creek Recharge Facility with Banning and Yucaipa Valley Water District. The vote was 5–0.
June 12, 2013Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: bcvwd.gov
Track record — General
General · 60 records
According to his district biography, Slawson earned a computer-aided design certificate from UC Riverside.
October 5, 2026
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson served as the district’s president, vice president, treasurer and secretary after joining its board in 2012.
October 5, 2026
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson managed Winchester Associates’ surveying division as a partner and vice president of land surveying.
October 5, 2026
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to support Melinda Sedmak for the California Special Districts Association board. The vote was 4–0.
June 25, 2026
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson endorsed Larry Smith for a western Riverside special-district seat on the county’s boundary commission (LAFCO).
March 2, 2026
Source: temeculacemetery.org
Slawson voted for retirement matching funds of up to $5,000 yearly for eligible department heads. The total yearly limit was $20,000. The vote was 5–0.
November 20, 2025
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson joined a letter supporting tougher penalties for commercial fire-hydrant water theft (SB 394). It urged Governor Newsom to sign the bill.
August 26, 2025
Source: mpwmd.net
Slawson moved to support Ernesto Avila for ACWA president and Carol Lee Gonzales-Brady for vice president. The vote was 4–0.
August 13, 2025
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to support Don Bartz for the California Special Districts Association board. The vote was 4–0.
July 24, 2025
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support Andy Ramirez for vice president of the Association of California Water Agencies. The vote was 5–0.
June 11, 2025
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to nominate Joone Lopez for president or vice president of ACWA, the statewide water-agencies group. The vote was 5–0.
May 14, 2025
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support changes to California’s zero-emission fleet requirements in SB 496 as introduced. The vote was 5–0.
March 27, 2025
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to oppose SB 350 unless amended. The bill proposed a statewide water-bill assistance program. The vote was 5–0.
March 27, 2025
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson publicly supported a proposed resolution on water use, storage and conveyance. It addressed President Trump’s water executive order.
January 27, 2025
Source: sgpwa.com
Slawson moved to support Jo MacKenzie for the California Special Districts Association board. The vote was 4–0.
July 25, 2024
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to join an ACWA coalition and send a letter opposing proposed state water-conservation rules. The vote was 5–0.
October 11, 2023
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to establish a pension-funding policy and join a trust for advance pension payments. The vote was 5–0.
September 13, 2023
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support Arlene Schafer for the California Special Districts Association board. The vote was 5–0.
July 12, 2023
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support Lona Williams for vice president of the Association of California Water Agencies. The vote was 5–0.
May 25, 2023
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support Chander Letulle for ACWA’s Region 9 board. The vote was 5–0.
May 10, 2023
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to lift drought watering restrictions after water supplies improved. The vote was 5–0.
April 12, 2023
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to raise directors’ meeting pay from $260 to $285. The vote was 5–0.
November 17, 2022
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support Beverli Marshall for the California Special Districts Association board. The vote was 4–0.
June 23, 2022
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to join a retiree-benefits trust program with a $208,000 initial contribution. The vote was 5–0.
May 11, 2022
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to end the pandemic pause on water shutoffs for unpaid bills. The vote was 5–0.
February 9, 2022
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support Jan Bissell for the California Special Districts Association board. The vote was 5–0.
June 24, 2021
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to rank Peter Szabadi first for an alternate seat on Riverside County’s boundary commission (LAFCO). The vote was 5–0.
October 14, 2020
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to nominate David Hoffman for an alternate seat on Riverside County’s boundary commission (LAFCO). The vote was 5–0.
August 12, 2020
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson supported exempting water-service backup generators from operating-hour limits during planned power shutoffs (AB 2182). The vote was 5–0.
May 28, 2020
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to adopt three-tier residential water rates, replacing a two-tier system. The vote was 4–0, with one abstention.
February 27, 2020
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted for a revised regional groundwater-management agreement for the San Timoteo basin. It replaced a special public-hearing requirement with a noticed meeting. The vote was 5–0.
February 27, 2020
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to nominate general manager Dan Jaggers for the California Special Districts Association board. The vote was 4–0.
February 12, 2020
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted for water-shutoff protections, including payment-plan opportunities for customers with financial problems. The vote was 5–0.
December 18, 2019
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to request a veto of a two-year public-agency email-retention requirement (AB 1184). The vote was 5–0.
September 26, 2019
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson nominated Phil Rosentrater to chair ACWA’s Region 9 board and Joseph Kuebler for a board seat.
September 11, 2019
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to oppose AB 1486, a housing bill governing public agencies’ surplus land. The vote was 3–0.
June 27, 2019
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support Kathleen Tiegs for the California Special Districts Association board. The vote was 3–0.
June 27, 2019
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson was appointed chair of the San Gorgonio Pass Regional Water Alliance, representing Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District.
June 26, 2019
Source: passwateralliance.com
Slawson moved to approve a recycled-water cooperation agreement with the City of Beaumont. The vote was 5–0.
June 12, 2019
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson moved to support Brent Hastey and Al Lopez for a statewide water-agency insurance board (ACWA JPIA). The vote was 4–0.
March 13, 2019
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to transfer Bogart Park’s operating lease from Riverside County to the local recreation and park district. The vote was 4–0.
November 14, 2018
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to appoint Lona Williams to fill a vacant water district board seat. The vote was 3–0.
October 2, 2018
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to nominate David Hoffman for a western Riverside special-district seat on the county’s boundary commission (LAFCO). The vote was 4–0.
February 14, 2018
Source: bcvwd.gov
As board president, Slawson announced approval of Dan Jaggers’s employment agreement as the district’s general manager.
October 11, 2017
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted against firing general manager Eric Fraser. The firing passed 3–2 after a failed motion to delay it for 30 days.
July 26, 2017
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson was elected treasurer of the San Gorgonio Pass Regional Water Alliance.
May 31, 2017
Source: passwateralliance.com
Slawson voted to appoint Claudeen Diaz to fill a vacant water district board seat. The vote was 4–0.
April 12, 2017
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support Ronald Coats for the California Special Districts Association board. The vote was 5–0.
July 13, 2016
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to support SB 1378 to reduce the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency board from seven members to five. The vote was 4–1.
May 11, 2016
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to seek a revised boundary for the Beaumont Groundwater Basin under California’s groundwater-management law. The vote was 5–0.
March 9, 2016
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson nominated Nathan Douglass to fill a vacant water district board seat, citing his engineering experience. The appointment passed 3–1.
October 14, 2015
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson became the district’s representative to the San Gorgonio Pass Regional Water Alliance. He moved to approve its cooperation agreement.
October 14, 2015
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson backed Jeffrey Cottrell’s appointment to the water district board and administered his oath of office.
November 5, 2014
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson disclosed that developer CV Communities was his engineering firm’s client. He left the room during its Sunny-Cal water-service item.
October 8, 2014
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted against limits on new water-service commitments during drought conditions. The limits passed 3–1.
October 8, 2014
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to oppose rezoning for the I-10 Gateway Center warehouse project in Cherry Valley. The vote was 5–0.
June 11, 2014
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to approve the district’s response to a grand jury pay-transparency report. It disputed reported manager pay and addressed online pay disclosure. The vote was 4–0.
August 14, 2013
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to fund a study of how much water the Beaumont Basin could safely supply. The vote was 5–0.
February 13, 2013
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson voted to approve a plan for sharing imported water among the region’s retail water agencies. The vote was 5–0.
January 9, 2013
Source: bcvwd.gov
Slawson was sworn in as a Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District director.
December 12, 2012
Source: bcvwd.gov
Past race Daniel Slawson ran in:
- Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Director, Division 3 · November 3, 2026 · Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Division 3 · incumbent