Western Municipal Water District Director, Division 2
What does this office do?
- Setting water rates and the district's budget
- Deciding on dams, pipelines, recycling, and flood-control projects
- Hiring and overseeing the general manager who runs the water district
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Cost of Living Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Christen Montero is a Riverside planning commissioner, agricultural operator, and marketing business founder. She says she will keep water rates affordable through careful budgeting and outside funding, and build local supply through recycling, groundwater recharge, and storage.
Nonpartisan
Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville served seven years on the Riverside Board of Public Utilities, including as chair, after ten years as the city utility's legislative analyst. She says she will protect water bills by cutting imported water purchases and building local supply.
Nonpartisan
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Michael P. Thornton's job, background, or goals.
Sources: voteinfo.net2