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Contra Costa County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Director; Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 3 1:05pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (264/264)
(467 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.16%)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Tad J. Pilecki Click here for more information about this candidate 65456 votes 22.20%

  • Occupation: Wastewater Engineering Manager
  • 35 years of experience in the wastewater field in both the public and private sectors.
  • 25 years in an engineering/management role with Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
  • Managed a $35 million annual Capital Improvement Budget and a $360 million ten year Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Developed and implemented an asset management plan for over $2 billion in wastewater facilities.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Master's Degree in Sanitary Engineering and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.
  • Licensed Civil Engineer.
Priorities:
  • Reducing the unfunded liability associated with pensions and spiking ($120 million) and retiree health care benefits ($30 million plus).
  • Stop/minimize the double-digit sewer rate increases.
  • Ensure that the District provides cost-effective service to its customers while protecting public health and the environment.
Paul H. Causey Click here for more information about this candidate 61857 votes 20.98%
  • Occupation: Wastewater Management Consultant
  • Former General Manager of 4 wastewater districts
  • National lecturer on Asset Management
  • 42 years of utility management experience
  • Successful Management Consultant to Cities and Special Districts
  • Strong labor negotiations skills
  • Presidents Award for Asset Management
Priorities:
  • Address pension and benefit issues at District
  • Operate in a fiscally sustainable manner, maintain low rates
  • Continue Central San's excellent service record
James A. Nejedly 61621 votes 20.90%
  • Occupation: Solid Waste Manager
Barbara Hockett Click here for more information about this candidate 53018 votes 17.98%
  • Occupation: Incumbent/Nurse
  • MS Ed Education
Priorities:
  • Reform pensions and reduce the unfunded liability to our ratepayers.
  • Continue quality service and award winning wastewater treatment.
  • Educate and support our employees who are the backbone of our industry.
Deborah Hinkson 31339 votes 10.63%
  • Occupation: Accountant
Richard "Rick" Clark Click here for more information about this candidate 21142 votes 7.17%
  • Occupation: Asset Manager
  • Advocate for Sustainable Pension Reform Solutions
  • Contra Costa Planning Commissioner 1989 to Present
  • Former Board Member for J. F. Kennedy University and CalShakes
  • Independent Business Owner in Contra Costa Since 1984
  • Taught Finance & Accounting at the University level for more than 25 years
  • Viet Nam Era Veteran - USNR
Priorities:
  • Sustainable Pension Reform and Elimination of Spiking
  • Protection of the Envirnment
  • Cost Containment and Stable Rates

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