Thank you for your support!
I look forward to representing the citizens of Helix Water District.
 
Golden Hall on Election Night, 11/04/2014.

Ran in 2018, uncontested!

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Thank you for visiting my website!

When I ran for the Helix Water District Board in 2006, I promised to use my experience  and knowledge to promote policies that provide a safe and reliable water supply at the lowest cost possible. 

I have kept my promises. I have supported research into new local water supplies, encouraged water conservation outreach and investment in new technologies. I have consistently opposed unnecessary water rate increases and policy rate changes.

Although, at times I have been in the minority vote for lower rates, I have never given up the fight for you!

I will continue my commitment to serve the community by dedicating both my time and expertise in order to manage our most precious resource for our future.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Kathleen Coates Hedberg, PE, MPH
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Jason Jackson is honored to endorse Kathleen Coates Hedberg featured in San Diego Rostra!
See it here:   Helix Water District’s Kathleen Hedberg: Integrity is What We Do When No One is Watching

Professional Qualifications

• Registered Civil Engineer with over 30 years working in the water industry
• CA Water Treatment Operator Grade 4 
• American Water Works Association - CA/NV Cross-Connection Control Specialist
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
• Masters in Public Health in Environmental Health, San Diego State University

Helix Water District

• Elected to the Board - Division 4 (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018)
• Board President (2017-2018)
• Audit Committee (2007, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2020)
• Scholarship Committee (2013-2018)
• Representative at City of La Mesa Environmental Sustainable Commission (2007 - 2011)
• Alternate at Water Conservation Garden Board at Cuyamaca College (2009 - 2012)

​ San Diego County Water Authority

• Appointed to the Board December 2016
  • Administrative and Finance Committee (2016-2018)
  • Water Planning Committee (2016-Present)
  • Engineering Committee (2018-Present)
  • Conservation Action Committee - Alternate (2016- 2018)
  • SANDAG - Regional Planning Committee (2018-2019)
  • Water Conservation Garden Authority Representative (2019-Present)

California Special District Association 

• San Diego Chapter Past President (Since 2011-14)
  - 2014 Chapter of the Year Award
• Chair of the Chapter Grant/Video Committee (Since 2011 - Present)
• San Diego Chapter Executive Board (Since 2008 - 2016)
• Special District Leadership Academy Courses

Association of CA Water Agencies (ACWA)

• Communications Committee (Since 2016 - Present)
• Water Quality Committee (2008 - 2016)

 ​American Water Works Association

• Member Since 1992

State of CA - Department of Public Health - Drinking Water Division (1992-2001) 

• Associate Sanitary Engineer
• Conduct sanitary surveys of public water systems.

Aqualink Water Systems

• 501C3 Provided Technical Assistance to Help Water Systems in Baja CA, Mexico)
• Board Member (1993-2011), President (1998-2002; 2004-2006)
• Environmental Award Outstanding Achievement - USEPA 2007

Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association
www.gmia.net

• Board President (July 2019 - Present) 
• Board Member (May 2013- Present)
• Neighborhood Community Forum Chair - Fall 2013
• GMIA Newsletter Contributor Water-Wise Articles
• ​A non-profit 501(c)(4) organization by 18 volunteer Board of Trustees elected by the membership

Rancho Helix de Oro Fire Safe Council
​www.HelixFireSafety.com

• Founder/President  (May 2019 - Present) 
• A non-profit organization  educating and preparing our community in order to avoid devastating fires