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Irvine Ranch Water District Director, Division 5

Unofficial result: Won — Peer A. Swan (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

Jeffrey Harlan is a land use attorney and planning commission chair who was the first city councilmember for Eastside Costa Mesa. He says he will protect the water supply, conserve open space, and invest in infrastructure to keep water safe and affordable.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Peer A. Swan has served on the Irvine Ranch Water District board since 1979, including 15 years as president, and helped found the National Water Research Institute. He says he will keep the district's water service low-priced, reliable, and environmentally sensitive.

Sources: ocvote.gov2