Division 4 Board Vacancy Filled with Municipal/Industrial Focus - The board appointed Tamara Johnson to fill the Division 4 vacancy, citing her 40+ years of experience in municipal and industrial water management with California Water Service Company. Despite strong support from multiple agricultural districts for Mark Mulcahy, former Kern Delta Water Storage District manager, one director explained his vote by highlighting the need for enhanced M&I representation, noting that ID4 decisions require this board to represent municipal perspectives. The vote passed 5-1, with Johnson bringing her MBA and experience as district manager to address urban water challenges.
Agency Strengthening Sacramento Relationships - Leadership attended the Aqua Policy Breakfast in San Diego to build relationships with state and federal water contractors. Vice President Lundquist reported productive meetings with DWR Director Carla Nemeth, who acknowledged receiving the agency's monthly allocation objections, and new Metropolitan Water District leadership. The agency committed to maintaining a stronger presence in Sacramento to advocate for Kern County water interests and will report back to member units on these advocacy efforts.
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