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Moulton Niguel Water District Director, Short Term

Unofficial result: Won — Patricia C. "Pat" Bates (Nonpartisan)

Source: ocvote.gov

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

David Petty is a retired cybersecurity professional with more than 25 years in cyber operations and digital forensics who has managed residential real estate for 10 years. He says he will focus on reliable, affordable water, protecting taxpayer money and transparency.

Nonpartisan

Joel Bishop is a Laguna Niguel business owner and consultant who served ten years as an elected South Coast Water District director, including three terms as board president. He lists reliable service with rates in check, water quality, regional cooperation and guarding against cyberattacks.

Nonpartisan

Pat Bates is a former California state senator, assemblywoman and Orange County supervisor who was Laguna Niguel's first mayor and now works as a water policy advisor. She lists water quality and safety and investing in pipes, pumps and reservoirs at the lowest responsible cost.

Sources: ocvote.gov2