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Coachella Valley Water District Director, Division 1, Full Term

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 · Incumbent

John Aguilar has been a water district director since 2020 and is a former mayor and city council member of Cathedral City. He holds a master's in public administration from Chico State and sits on the Salton Sea Authority and the Shelter from the Storm board.

Nonpartisan

As of October 2026, we found no public information about Lewis Da Silva's job, background, or goals.

Nonpartisan

Sunshine Herrera's priorities include drought preparedness, groundwater protection, fair access to water, sturdier infrastructure and advocacy for ratepayers.

Sources: voteinfo.net2