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

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, P.E., M.P.H.
Professional Qualifications
  • Registered Civil Engineer with over 25 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)
  • Audit Committee (2007, 2008, 2014, 2015)
  • Scholarship Committee (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
  • Representative at City of La Mesa Environmental Sustainable Commission (2007 - 2011)
  • Alternate at Water Conservation Garden Board at Cuyamaca College (2009 - 2012)
  • Association of California Water Agencies - Water Quality Committee (2008 - 2016)
  • Association of California Water Agencies - Communications Committee (Since 2016 - Present)
San Diego County Water Authority
  • Appointed to the Board December 2016
    • Administrative and Finance Committee
    • Water Planning Committee
    • Conservation Action Committee - Alternate
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
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
  • Board Member (May 2013- Present)
  • Neighborhood Community Forum Chair - Fall 2013
  • GMIA Newsletter Contributor Water-Wise Articles
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