Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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Terry L. Vierra
3,457 votes
23.9%
Lawrence A. "Larry" Prather
3,395 votes
23.4%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Four years Water Board experience, current chair
- Director of Engineering (24 years industry experience)
- Served on the Waterman Gap Citizens Advisory Committee
- Board Member, Citizens for Responsible Forest Management (CRFM)
- Board Member, The Epilepsy Network (TEN)
Priorities:
- I support the proposed acquisition of the Felton water works by the San Lorenzo Valley Water District.
- I support the north-south inter-tie, we must have an environmentally responsible, regional approach to solving the groundwater overdraft.
- I support District's no-logging policy and will defend it.
James W. "Jim" Rapoza
3,195 votes
22.1%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Retired Juvenile Hall Superintendent
- 30 year resident San Lorenzo Valley
- BA- San Jose State
- Local Agency Formation Commision- Representing Special Districts
- Waterman Gap Citizens Advisory Comm. Chairman
Priorities:
- Protection of the watershed and all sources of water
- The financial stability of the district
- Outstanding service to all customers of the district
Gordon "Gordy" Stewart, Jr.
2,338 votes
16.1%
- Occupation: Environmental Consultant
- Master Development Technician
- Associate Engineer
- Technical Writer
- Outdoorsman
- Researcher in many fields of study
- Citizens' rights activist for 10 years
Priorities:
- Creating better customer relationships
- Revitalizing of infrastructure
- Planning and Development with the future interests of the people of SLV
Janet A. Laidlaw
2,083 votes
14.4%
- Occupation: Homemaker/Gardener/Artist
- B.A. Degree from San Jose State University
- Accounts Payable Manager - 7 years
- Hospital Patient Food Service - 6 years
- Conservator of Mother - 6 years
- Mother of 2, raised in the SLV
- Defender of private and personal rights - 6 years
Priorities:
- To provide the cleanest water at the most reasonable rate
- Improving and expanding our service
- Bringing the vote on important issues back to the people of SLV
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Events
- Water Board Candidates Forum
- October 16, 6:45 pm
San Lorenzo Elementary School, 7155 Highway 9, Felton
- Schedule of Televised Forums
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