Board elected new leadership for 2026, with Director Akbari as President and Director Weed as Vice President. A $95,500 amendment was approved for the Peralta Boulevard main renewal project to replace aging infrastructure crossing the Hayward Fault with seismic-resistant design. Directors raised serious concerns about the escalating invasive golden mussel threat, which spreads faster than zebra or quagga mussels and has already clogged screens in the Delta.
Water treatment plant operators voiced strong opposition to proposed shift scheduling changes during contract negotiations, citing concerns over work-life balance and employee retention. The district received recognition for excellence in IT practices while approving $151,828 for electric vehicle charging stations to meet state clean fleet requirements by 2030. Additionally, the board approved a clean financial audit showing strong fiscal health with $37.9 million increase in net position.
