Trabuco Canyon Water District Director

Nonpartisan

Brad Weiskittel is an aerospace engineering manager, licensed professional engineer, Navy Reserve commander and local educator in Trabuco Canyon. He lists reliable, affordable water, careful financial oversight, sturdy infrastructure and emergency preparedness as priorities.

Nonpartisan

Chad Brown is a land use planner and developer who has lived in the district for 18 years. He wants the district run more efficiently to hold down rates, supports pursuing consolidation with Santa Margarita Water District, and wants clearer public information on spending.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Edward Mandich is a Trabuco Canyon Water District director and was the board's vice president in fiscal year 2024, according to the district's annual financial report. He did not submit a candidate statement listing his priorities.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Glenn Acosta is a Trabuco Canyon Water District director and a water resources engineer with 30 years of experience and a civil engineering master's from UC Irvine. He wants to study consolidation with neighboring districts to lower rates and to reinvest in aging pipes.

Nonpartisan

Jill Coss is a financial service professional of more than 15 years who has lived in Trabuco Canyon for five years. She backs consolidation with Irvine Ranch Water District for rate relief and lists affordable rates, careful budgeting and full public disclosure as priorities.

Nonpartisan

John Casarietti is a chief financial officer and 22-year Trabuco Canyon resident who has coached youth sports and served on nonprofit boards. He says he will focus on predictable rates, reliable service, the right infrastructure priorities and cutting waste.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Mike Safranski is a Trabuco Canyon Water District director. He says he will keep water and sewer rates as low as practical while upgrading aging lines, using grants, efficiencies and work with neighboring agencies, and will not promise rate cuts that risk reliable service.