A Vision for Clean, Safe, Sustainable, and Accountable Community Services

Infrastructure Reliability & Long-Term Investment

Committed to ensuring safe, efficient, resilient wastewater and solid waste systems by:

• Advocating strategic capital improvements
• Replacing aging pipelines
• Advancing climate-resilient infrastructure
• Leveraging state and federal funding to reduce costs for ratepayers

Environmental Protection & Climate Resilience

Championing innovative, nature-based solutions to protect the Bay and local neighborhoods, including:

• Expanding the Horizontal Levee 2.0 project - instead of a vertical wall to protect against storm surges, a horizontal levee uses vegetation
• Enhancing wastewater nutrient removal to prevent the growth of too much algae
• Reducing pollution runoff and supporting green infrastructure
• Strengthening shoreline protection against sea level rise

Fair, Transparent & Stable Ratepayer Costs

Focused on keeping rates among the lowest in Alameda County through:

• Transparent budgeting
• Protecting financial reserves
• Pursuing grants and partnerships
• Maintaining cost-effective, environmentally responsible service delivery

Cleaner Neighborhoods & Stronger Community Engagement

Prioritizing visibility, service, and communication by:

• Expanding clean-up programs and public education
• Strengthening outreach in all Oro Loma communities
• Supporting schools, youth programs, and neighborhood groups
• Improving communication tools and accessibility

Leadership in Waste Reduction & Organics Diversion

Supporting compliance with AB 341, AB 1826, and AB 1383 through:

• Expanded public education and resources
• Collaboration with Waste Management on organics outreach
• Programs that reduce landfill waste and increase recycling
• Innovation in composting and resource recovery

Operational Excellence, Workforce Support & Safety

Committed to a high-performance organization through:

• A safe and healthy workplace
• Strong training, leadership development, and retention
• Modern equipment, technology, and facilities
• A culture tied to Key Performance Indicators and district goals

Accountability, Collaboration & Regional Leadership

Leveraging regional experience to:

• Strengthen partnerships with StopWaste, CASA, East Bay Dischargers Authority, and local governments
• Advocate regional solutions for wastewater treatment, sea level rise, and waste reduction
• Advance policies that benefit ratepayers and protect the environment