A RECORD OF RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP
Protecting Taxpayers. Strengthening Our Water Future.
Serving on the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Board is a responsibility I take seriously.
Every decision must balance two fundamental responsibilities: protecting the public's money and ensuring our region has the water resources and infrastructure necessary for the future.
Here are some of the results I am proud to have helped deliver.
PROTECTING TAXPAYERS
NEARLY 64%
PROPERTY TAX RATE REDUCTION
FROM $0.11 → $0.04
In 2026, I made the motion to reduce the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District property tax rate from $0.11 to $0.04 per $100 of assessed value. The Board unanimously approved the reduction.
The new rate represents a reduction of nearly 64%and is expected to leave nearly $60 million in the hands of taxpayers this year.
This was possible because of responsible long-term financial planning, smart investments, and the availability of alternative funding sources.
We can protect taxpayers while continuing to plan responsibly for our region's water infrastructure needs.
EXPANDING LOCAL WATER STORAGE
Up to 28.7 Billion Gallons of Stormwater Captured Annually
During my service on the Board, I have been proud to support the District's continued investment in the Santa Ana River Enhanced Recharge Project—a major regional infrastructure project designed to capture more local water when it is available and store it underground for future dry years.
Working with our regional partners, the project added 20 new recharge basins and more than doubled stormwater diversion capacity, increasing our ability to capture and store up to 88,000 acre-feet—or 28.7 billion gallons—of local stormwater each year.
The project was completed 18 months ahead of schedule and on budget while also restoring more than 200 acres of habitat. In 2026, it received statewide recognition from the California Municipal Utilities Association for innovation.
This is the kind of investment I support: projects that strengthen local water reliability, protect the environment, and deliver long-term value to our communities.
PLANNING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Sunrise Ranch — 1,658 Acres of Opportunity
In March 2026, I joined my Board colleagues in adopting the Sunrise Ranch Master Plan, establishing a long-term vision for a 1,658-acre property with tremendous potential to strengthen our region's water future.
Water supply infrastructure is the Board's highest priority for the property, including opportunities to explore new reservoirs and conveyance facilities that could increase storage, reliability, and resilience.
The plan also explores opportunities for habitat conservation, environmental mitigation, public recreation and education, and other community benefits.
Sunrise Ranch is about planning beyond the next election—making thoughtful decisions today that can strengthen our region for generations.
PLANNING FOR DROUGHT AND GROWTH
In 2026, our Board considered and adopted the District's updated Regional Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan—our roadmap for preparing the region for future water demands, droughts, emergencies, and changing supply conditions.
The planning analysis looks ahead through 2050 and shows that our region can meet expected water demands under normal conditions as well as prolonged drought scenarios—but maintaining that reliability requires continued investment and responsible long-term planning.
That means maintaining a diverse water portfolio that includes local groundwater recharge and storage, stormwater capture, conservation, recycled water, regional partnerships, and investments in the reliability of the State Water Project.
Water reliability doesn't happen by accident. It requires planning decades ahead.
LOOKING AHEAD
There is more work to do.
Our region must continue preparing for growth, drought, changing regulations, aging infrastructure, and California's evolving water supply.
I support a balanced approach that strengthens both our local water resources and the regional and statewide systems our communities depend on. That means continuing to invest in groundwater recharge and storage, stormwater capture, conservation, recycled water, and regional partnerships, while also supporting long-term State Water Project reliability efforts such as Sites Reservoir and the Delta Conveyance Project.
The District’s 2025 Regional Urban Water Management Plan looks ahead through 2050 and identifies a diversified water portfolio as a key part of maintaining long-term reliability.
My commitment is to keep planning ahead, protect taxpayers, and make responsible investments that strengthen our water future for generations to come.
Protect Local Water Supplies | Strengthen Regional Reliability | Plan Responsibly for the Future