Santa Clara Valley Water District Director, District 1
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
Jimmy Forbis is a retired Gilroy city administrator and former finance director in Gilroy and Monterey who lives in Morgan Hill. He says he will push for more reservoir storage and groundwater recharge, habitat restoration, and independent audits of the district budget.
Records: Cost of Living Reduction 1 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
John L. Varela has held this seat since his appointment in December 2015 and is a former Morgan Hill mayor and councilmember. He serves on the district's agricultural water advisory committee and the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Protection Authority.
Records: Public Infrastructure 7 for, 1 against, Government Spending Reduction 2 against, Cost of Living Reduction 1 against,
Sources: files.santaclaracounty.gov · vote.santaclaracounty.gov