East Valley Water District Director
Source: livevoterturnout.com
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
James Morales Jr has served on the East Valley Water District board since 2008 and has spent most of his career managing public programs and budgets. He lists clean water, a reliable delivery system, and open reporting on district finances as priorities.
Jeff Saks
WonNonpartisan
Jeff Saks lists his occupation as retired teacher on the county candidate list. We found no campaign website or published statement of his priorities.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Phillip R. Goodrich joined the East Valley Water District board in 2018 after serving on its conservation and community advisory commissions, and is president of a copying and printing company. He lists community engagement and strong local partnerships as priorities.
Ronald L. Coats
LostNonpartisan · Incumbent
Ronald L. Coats has served on the East Valley Water District board since 2013 and became its chairman in December 2025. An Army veteran who worked 36 years at The Sun newspaper, he says he focuses on careful money management and a safe water supply.
Sources: uploads.rov.sbcounty.gov2