- Occupation: Environmental Engineer
- Professor of Civil Engineering & Environmental Science
- Board Certified Environmental Engineer
- Registered Professional Civil Engineer in CA and 4 other Western States
- Water Treatment Operator Grade T5
- Over 45 years of experience in water resources, water treatment and recycled water
- Author of numberous professional publications in water, wastewater and recycled water
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Maintain water rates the lowest in San Gabriel Valley
- Maintain low property tax rates
- Continue extensive public information and water conservation program with our member cities
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- Assemblyman Michael Eng
- Mayor Mitchell Ing, City of Monterey Park
- Chinese American Citizens Alliance-- Greater San Gabriel Valley Lodge
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- My Accomplishments on the Board
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In my tenure on the Board of Directors I have been instrumental in reducing property tax rates, keeping the cost of imported water the lowest in the San Gabriel Valley, providing grants and zero interest loans to Monterey Park for the construction of wellhead treatment facilities, supported conservation effort that saved over 173 million gallons of water since the program began, and developed a public outreach program that is second to none.
- Excessive Director Compensation
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The newspapers are full of accounts of Water District Directors receiving excessive compensation for attending meetings and running up huge expenses at the public's expense. I don't believe in this. This is "community service." This is not a full time job. My record proves it.
- The Politics of Water
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Over the last few decades, I have seen and increasing number of individuals running for water board director as a steping stone to higher, more "prestigious" office -- maybe school board, city council, who knows. They only have their own political career and themselves at interest. It's "what can I get out of it for me?"
Many run "slick" campaigns, spending tens of thousands of dollars. Not me. I haven't taken a dime from anyone in all the years I've been on the Board.
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