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Kerry D. Erickson
954 votes
24.96%
- Occupation: Project Manager/Engineer
- Manager at Jet Propulsion Laboratory with 40 years experience in development of complex programs
- Recipient of NASA Exceptional Service Medal
- BSEE, University of Illinois
- MBA, University of Redlands
- Member of Boy Scouts Verdugo Hills Council Executive Board
- Active in community since 1971 including Boy Scout Foothill District Chairman, Scoutmaster and Cubmaster; Town Council; and PTAs
Priorities:
- Ensure the highest-quality, adequate and reliable water supply to the community
- Decrease using expensive imported water by implementing water recycling and expanding water conservation
- Obtain reduction in water and sewer charges and pass reductions on to the residents
James Bodnar
765 votes
20.02%
- Occupation: Water Resource Manager
- Senior Engineer
- Professional Civil Engineer
- M.S. Civil Engineering, Stanford University
- B.S. Engineer, Cal State University Northridge
- CA Certified Treatment Operator (T3)
- CA Certified Distribution Operator (D2)
Priorities:
- Safe and affordable drinking water
- Reliable water supply and infrastructure
- Improve communication and conservation efforts
Richard W. Atwater
750 votes
19.62%
- Occupation: Member, Board of Directors, Crescenta Valley Water District
- California Water Commission, Board Member
- Board Member, La Canada Community Center
- Board Member, Foothill Municipal Water District
- 30 years of experience managing water utilities
- President of the WateReuse Association
Priorities:
- Expand water conservation rebates for all customers
- Develop recycled water supplies for 210 Freeways and Parks
- Capture and store stormwater to increase local well water supplies
Charles K. Beatty
547 votes
14.31%
- Occupation: Member, Board of Directors
- Graduate Special District and Local Government Institute 2008
- Specializing in governance, finance and administration of local districts
- Master of Arts and BA in government, California State Uniiversity at Los Angeles
- Crescenta-Canada Board of REALTORS, past president for two terms
- Crescenta Valley Town Council President three terms, Montrose/Verdugo Chamber of Commerce Memorial Day Master of Ceremonies last three years
- Elected or appointed to Sheriff's Advisory Committee, Ralphs Food for Less Foundation, Glendale Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Committee
Priorities:
- Continue with the lowest rates and highest quality water. Explore the use of solar power generated elcetricity to move water.
- Implement programs in our local schools, teaching water conservation to the ,"consumers of tommorow", making it an intergral part of every life.
- Continue and expand excellence in increasing our water waste, anti -polution, and recycling programs.
Wendy Alane Smith
438 votes
11.46%
- Occupation: Business Owner
- Member of La Crescenta, La Canada, Montrose & Sunland Chambers of Commerce
- Member of Kiwanis of La Canada; Chair of Publicity & New Projects, Member Inner City Literacy Committee
- Community Organizer; Chair of Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Food Drive, Fundraiser for Community Center of La Canada Flintridge
- Member Women's Council Verdugo Hills Hospital & Foundation, President Vogel Flat Assistance Fund
- Attended Southern Connecticut State University, Psychology
- 19 years experience in Project Management, Business Management, Human Resources, Public Relations and Accounting
Priorities:
- Develop effective methods of capturing, storing and re-using water
- Increase consumer conservation rebates and incentives to save residents money, and substantially increase consumer water conservation
- Insure the viewpoints of property owners, business owners and residents are represented on the board when setting policies and objectives
Vasken A. Yardemian
368 votes
9.63%
- Occupation: Member, Board of Directors, Crescenta Valley Water District
- President, Board of Directors, Crescenta Valley Water District
- Sr Environmental Engineer, South Coast Air Quality Management District
- Served on Crescenta Valley Town Council, councilmember and president
- Served on various appointed boards and commissions, Planning Commission, Code Enforcement Commission, Citizens Police Academy
- One of Glendale News Press' Top 103 Influential People in 2003 and 2004
- Master of Science in Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Priorities:
- Provide the highest quality water and wastewater services to our constituents in Crescenta Valley
- Continue keeping our water and wastewater rates as low as possible
- Provide excellent customer service, enhance District's water conservation efforts and rebate programs
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