Mitch Dion

Hello neighbor,

 

I am running for this office to represent our community and bring focus for our interest on this important local board of directors.

 

This is the first election which San Juan Water directors are being determined by electoral division.  There are no directors elected to represent Division 5, yet.  Most directors live and represent the priorities outside of Sacramento County.

 

I was raised in the district, worked for the district and live in Division 5 of the district.  I am a retired USMC Engineer and Water Utility Manager with both public and private industry experience, I will bring to San Juan Water experience, balanced perspective, and commitment to serve our community.

 

My priorities are:   Keeping our water rates low

                                 Protecting our water

                                 Planning for the future

                                 Putting the customer first

 

In the attached pages, I have provided vision, perspective, and strategies to accomplish our goals.  Water is our life, San Juan Water District is the caretaker of the inheritance of our water, we must have seasoned and trusted judgements guiding the policies.  Most of all we need accountability to the rate payers with transparency and framework for fairness in the decision- making process and to listen to our customers; whether retail or wholesale.

 

I am committed to using our local water wisely, ensuring our infrastructure is well maintained while keeping our rates low.

 

In leadership, I led local water agencies and also bring a unique statewide perspective with solid relationships to strengthen our community. Former Chairman of the Sacramento Groundwater Authority, I served in key roles for the Sacramento Regional Water Authority ensuring we protect our water quality, our water rights, our environment, and our way of life.

 

Our water heritage is key.  Local gardeners and farmers as well as healthy forests in our watershed are intertwined in our quality of life.  Your water and how our money is spent is important to me. I will be engaged, active and available within our community ensuring San Juan Water is the best it can be.

 

I am asking for your vote to represent you taking the mission to safeguard and enhance the quality of life of our community.   Thank you for your support.

 

Sincerely,

 

Mitch Dion

 

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