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Dear Friends:
I have some exciting news!!! Helix Water District has a NEW Rebate Program (that I implemented of course, we got $10,000 from Metropolitan Water District for a pilot study, for both Helix Water Customers and Sweetwater Authority Customers)! https://hwd.com/helix-launches-smart-leak-detector-rebate-program/

Backstory:
In February I got a Flume System (can buy it on Amazon), a Smart Leak Detector, and I personally installed it on my meter and it is amazing! I can read my water usage real time on my phone and on my computer (wifi from house to meter), I get notified if I have a leak (water running over two hours (ie. irrigation line leaking, kids leave the bathroom sink on) and/or above 5 gallons per minute).

​So, YES, finally, there are these new cutting edge technology devices for the water wonky residential user who wants to know their water usage or when there is a leak or business user to install on their own! Since, Helix customers do not have Automatic Meter Infrastructure installed and you don’t know how much water you used till you get your bill 2 months later, (system would have cost millions), you can do this on your own and we have a REBATE ($100) to make it more affordable, devices run from $200 and up! Some you can have an automatic shut off, but will need to be installed by a plumber, see flyer for the different types.

Remember this is a pilot and we only have 100 $100 rebates to start, so, if you are interested, get yours now!
If you have any questions – please ask!

DISCLAIMER: Helix Water District and Sweetwater Authority do not endorse individual vendors, products or services. Therefore, any reference herein to any vendor or product by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply the endorsement or recommendation on of Helix Water District or Sweetwater Authority. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not guaranteed.

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Board Director, San Diego County Water Authority
www.SDCWA.org
619.994.6900
www.VoteHedberg.org
www.lakejennings.org (go fishing & camping - teepees)
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 - 5 p.m.
7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
 
Interesting Agenda Items:
 
Item 5. PRESENTATION: The Board Receive a Presentation by the San Diego County Water Authority: 75 Years of Water Supply Reliability
 
Item 11 Time Certain 5:20 p.m.
 
Item 11 (page 94) The Board Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the State Mandated Public Health Goals Report on Water Quality. See report.
NOTE: PHGs are non-enforceable goals established by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. The only constituent that we have that exceeds the public health goal of zero is radiological constituents, gross alpha and uranium. However, we do not exceed the state and federal maximum contaminant level that are set to protect public health. If we were to remove the radiological constituent to zero, it would cost over $18,000,000 a year, thus, no action is required of Helix.
 
Item 17 Time Certain 6:00 p.m.
 
Item 17 (page 127) Water Rates – The Board Adopt Resolution 19-42 Adjusting the Schedule of Rates for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Water Service Fees and Amending Section 2.12-2(B) of the Helix Water District Policies and Procedures Manual
 
Due to ongoing changes in state legislation (fighting water tax and others), conservation regulations, and new billing processes the Helix Budget increased 1.4% compared to the prior year, thus, water rates are increasing, however minimal.
 
This results in a 2.9 percent increase for the district's average customer who is using 21 units per bimonthly billing period, which would increase their bill by $4.59 to $160.94.
 
Of the 2.9 percent, 0.7 percentage points comes from the increase in the cost of water from the San Diego County Water Authority and 2.2 percentage points from the increase in district costs.
 
Additionally, we have another $1.8 Million additional revenue that is up for discussion. We can use it now, and bring the rate down further for the year, or we can put it in our rate stabilization fund and change our policy to be able to pull out the funds to bring down the rates the following year. The following year, based on “projections” projects rates to be at 5%. With this additional funding set aside we can almost guarantee to bring an anticipated future increase down below 5%. What do you think, what is your usage and what will your impact be (see Attachment C in packet, page  148)?

Water Rate Schedule

• August 28 Distribute to Board Fiscal Year 2019-20 Document
• August – Bill Insert Mailed to Customers Regarding Upcoming Water Rates
• January 1 Water rates effective on bills for water used in November and December

 
As always, I welcome your comments and feedback.
 
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Board Director, San Diego County Water Authority
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Here is the board package link for our Helix Water District Board Meeting: 

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 5 p.m.
7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
 
WATER STUFF:
 
Since the last Board Meeting. Here is an update article on the Advanced Water Project that Helix is working with Padre Dam MWD, City of El Cajon and the County of San Diego. Helix pledges additional $2.5 million for Padre Dam reclaimed water plan and here is the website for the project   East County Advanced Water Purification Program Progresses with Partner Agencies Approving Interim Funding Agreement  

July 25, Water Talk Series – Helix Water Chat! At our Administration Office, 7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
Join us from 6:30-8:00pm for a presentation on Helix’s water supply. We will discuss where our water comes from, the history of the large infrastructure projects we still depend on today, the challenges were facing now with a changing climate and growing population, and the portfolio approach to water resources management that many consider our best path to sustainability.
 
Interesting Agenda Items:
 
Items 9 - 17 are various contracts and appropriations for projects for the new fiscal year.
 
Item 18 (page 184). The District Was Awarded the: Special District Leadership Foundation - District Transparency Certificate of Excellence.

• The certificate covers all general, website, and outreach best practices and requirements regarding transparency for special districts. Demonstrates to constituents and stakeholders your district’s commitment to being open and accessible. Earning the certificate demonstrates a commitment to engaging the public and creating greater awareness of district’s activities.

Monthly Reports
Page 193. Helix Water District – Water Billing

• Water Usage for 2018-2019 compared to 2017-2018 was down -6.6%
• Water Charges for 2018-2019 compared to 2017-2018 was down -1.5%
• 2018-19 Revenue $87,055,078
• 2018-19 Expense $73,863,512
• Capital Improvement Expenditures $12,869,835

 
Water Rate Update  

• August 7 Board Meeting Approval of Water Rates (rate information will be sent out August 2nd)
• August 28 Distribute to Board Fiscal Year 2019-20 Document
• August – Bill Insert Mailed to Customers Regarding Upcoming Water Rates
• January 1 Water rates effective on bills for water used in November and December

 
As always, I welcome your comments and feedback.
 
Blog is on my website of past meetings & comments…check it out!
Please feel free to forward this email.
 
Kathleen Coates Hedberg, PE, MPH
Past President, Helix Water District
www.HWD.com
Board Director, San Diego County Water Authority
www.SDCWA.org
619.994.6900
www.VoteHedberg.org
www.lakejennings.org (go fishing & camping - teepees)
www.socalwatersmart.com  (rebate link)
 
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Here is the board package link for our Helix Water District Board Meeting: 

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 5 p.m.
7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942


WATER STUFF:
 
The Helix Water District Annual Water Quality Report just came out. We met all Federal and State drinking water standards – your water is safe! Check out the full report here!
 
July 25, Water Talk Series – Helix Water Chat! At our Administration Office, 7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
Join us from 6:30-8:00pm for a presentation on Helix’s water supply. We will discuss where our water comes from, the history of the large infrastructure projects we still depend on today, the challenges were facing now with a changing climate and growing population, and the portfolio approach to water resources management that many consider our best path to sustainability.
 
Interesting Agenda Items:
 
Item 8. (Page 78)  Interim Funding Agreement for the East County Advanced Water Purification Program  and
Item 9. (Page 96) Term Sheet Addendum for the Proposed Agreement for Implementation of the East County Advanced Water Purification Program.

• Item 8. We are still continuing to move forward with exploring the feasibility of the East County Advanced Water Purification Project, and these items authorize more funding for engineering and moving forward. The costs will be reimbursed back to Helix by the funding agency when the project goes live. However, there is that off chance that the project may not go forward for whatever, reason and any expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the agency.
• City of El Cajon, Padre Dam MWD have already approved moving forward and splitting the costs.
• The County of San Diego will be voting on this item at their July 10, Board Meeting.
• The Total cost for this item is $2.35 Million Dollars
• Item 9. We have in the term sheet that the cost of the water will be revenue neutral to Helix Water District customers, meaning we will NOT be paying anymore than the cost of SDCWA raw water costs. This accounts at this time to approximately 92% of the cost of SDCWA. This water base price is subject to reassessment as the project develops. All agencies have agreed on this number. It is below 100% as we have costs of reservoir, pumping etc. to consider. The benefit to Helix will be having an additional drought proof local water supply for the future. The benefit of this project to the wastewater suppliers is that they don’t have to pay for the cost of wastewater treatment by the City of San Diego. Win-Win

 
Water Rate Update  

• August 7 Board Meeting Approval of Water Rates
• August 28 Distribute to Board Fiscal Year 2019-20 Document
• August – Bill Insert Mailed to Customers Regarding Upcoming Water Rates
• January 1 Water rates effective on bills for water used in November and December

 
Have a Happy Fourth of July!
 
As always, I welcome your comments and feedback.
 
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Kathleen Coates Hedberg, PE, MPH
Past President, Helix Water District
www.HWD.com
Board Director, San Diego County Water Authority
www.SDCWA.org
619.994.6900
www.VoteHedberg.org
www.lakejennings.org (go fishing & camping - teepees)
www.socalwatersmart.com  (rebate link)

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Here is the board package link for our Helix Water District Board Meeting: 

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - 5 p.m.
7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942-0427
 
Good evening all, well, I have been busy with juggling water and community and family events these past few months and I am proud to announce that my daughter, Anna Hedberg, has graduated from Academy of Our Lady of Peace with honors (STEM, GPA) and will be going to Miami University, Ohio in the Fall to study Biomedical Engineering! 
 
WATER STUFF:
 
In case you didn’t see my tweets and Facebook posts WE killed the water tax again!!! Hope Sacramento stops trying to put water taxes on water bills – enough is enough – water agencies are NOT tax collectors! DEAD WATER TAX!
 
Interesting Agenda Items:
 
Item 10. (Page 103)  The Board Adopt the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Operating Budget
 

• We went over the Budget thoroughly, made comments and changes etc. in April.
• In May we discussed how it may impact our water rates coming in the fall. As you know we have been having a wet year which has been great for our local reservoirs, but of course, we aren’t selling as much water to our customers and other agencies. Thus, with the increases in costs we anticipate a slight increase in rates, 1.5% due to San Diego County Water Authority and perhaps another 1.5% rate increase from Helix WD, we will know more come the end of the year. 

• The proposed budget is in total amount of $90.8 Million the amount of Operating Budget is $79.2 and the PayGo Capital Budget in the Amount of $11.6 Million. The total costs, including capital expenses and water purchases, are increasing by approximately 1.2 Million or 1.4% versus the prior year’s budget. 
• This last year has been a pretty good year in working on our unfunded liability and curbing other operating costs, see page 106 for more. Most of the increased in new costs are due to State legislation, new conservation regulations and new billing processes. 
• Some of the major dates for this year's budget process include:
  • June 5 Board Meeting Preliminary Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget for Board Approval
  • August 7 Board Meeting Approval of Water Rates
  • August 28 Distribute to Board Fiscal Year 2019-20 Document
  • August – Bill Insert Mailed to Customers Regarding Upcoming Water Rates
  • January 1 Water rates effective on bills for water used in November and December

 
As always, I welcome your comments and feedback.

Kathleen Coates Hedberg, PE, MPH
Past President, Helix Water District
www.HWD.com
Board Director, San Diego County Water Authority
www.SDCWA.org
619.994.6900
www.VoteHedberg.org
www.lakejennings.org (go fishing & camping - teepees)
www.socalwatersmart.com  (rebate link)
 
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Here is the board package link for our Helix Water District Board Meeting: 
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 5 p.m.
7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942-0427
 
Interesting Agenda Items:
 
Item 10. (Page 78)  The Board Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Draft Budget Guidelines and Principles for Developing the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Preliminary Budget
 

• That time of year again! With all that rain falling from the sky ($2m) – I would like a ZERO percent increase…but the following items need to be discussed:
  • Forecasted revenues and operating and capital expenditures for fiscal year 2018-19
  • 2,000 acre-feet of local water available to reduce the amount of water purchased from the SDCWA in fiscal year 2018-19;
  • The preliminary fiscal year 2019-20 budget;
  • Actual and anticipated capacity fee iecelpts;
  • No change in units of water sold in fiscal year 2019-20 versus fiscal year 2018-19;
  • Four years of a $750,000 annual prepayment of the district's unfunded liability;
  • Rate smoothing across the outer years of the rate model which allows for an even increase in anticipated rate adjustments;
  • Replenishment of the rate stabilization reserve fund per district guidelines.

 

• Some of the major dates for this year's budget process include:
  • April 17 Present to Board Budget Guidelines and Principles
  • May 1 and 2 (tentative) Review with Board Draft Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget Schedules
  • May 15 Present to Board Water Rate Projection Workshop
  • May 31 Distribute to Board Preliminary Budget Document
  • June 5 Board Meeting Preliminary Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget for Board Approval
  • August 7 Board Meeting Approval of Water Rates
  • August 28 Distribute to Board Fiscal Year 2019-20 Document
  • August – Bill Insert Mailed to Customers Regarding Upcoming Water Rates
  • January 1 Water rates effective on bills for water used in November and December

 
Item 11. (Page 98)  The Board Receive Information Regarding Senate Bill 998, which Provides Additional Procedural Protections to Residential Water Customers before the Discontinuation of Water Service for Nonpayment
 

• Once again – Sacramento telling us how to run our water systems! With around 1000 shut offs a year the state will now place limits on when and how water agencies can discontinue service for nonpayment.

 
Item 13. The Board Discuss the Annual Harry Griffen Park Joint Powers Authority Meeting Scheduled for April 30, 2019, at 2 p.m.

• Helix Water District owns the land of the park, we have a 30 Million Gallon Reservoir under the grass area. The City of La Mesa operates and maintains the park, the cost is split up through a Joint Powers Agreement:

City of La Mesa
40% -$208,964

Helix Water District
35% - $182,843

City of El Cajon
15% -   $52,241

County of San Diego
10% - $182,843

• The total budget for the upcoming year is $522,409.
• The issue that has been brought up is that the City of El Cajon is not paying their fair share – what do you think?

 
As always, I welcome your comments and feedback.
 
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Kathleen Coates Hedberg, PE, MPH
Past President, Helix Water District
www.HWD.com
Board Director, San Diego County Water Authority
www.SDCWA.org

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Here is the board package link for our Helix Water District Board Meeting:

​ AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PUBLIC WORKSHOP -COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SURVEY
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 6 p.m.
7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942-0427
 
The Board Conduct a Public Workshop to Review the Compensation and Benefits Survey (Report Attached to Agenda) Prepared for Helix Water District Board of Directors by Reward Strategy Group.
 
This workshop will be an opportunity to see the presentation of the report and answer any questions. The workshop was posted and sent to customers on social media https://hwd.com/helix-board-to-hear-final-report-on-compensation-study/ and also in the paper. The information from this report will be used to assist in MOU negotiations. I hope to see you Wednesday!
 
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Board Director, San Diego County Water Authority
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Dear Friends: 
Here is the board package link for our Helix Water District Board Meeting: 
​AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, February 13, 4pm
7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942-0427
 
Meeting starts at 4pm, but we will be going into closed session, closed session may take about an hour to discuss the following items:

• Conference with Labor Negotiators
  • MOU for Helix expires June 31, 2019.
• Public Employee Performance Evaluation
  • General Manager, Annual Review

 
Interesting Agenda Items:
 
Item 9 (Page 120) . The Board Conduct a Public Hearing at 5PM and Consider Adoption of increasing Directors Compensation from $200 to $225 for Each Day’s Service Rendered

• Last adjustment was made in 2003, 16 years ago, from $150 to $200, the state legislature Water Code allows for an annual adjustment of 5% per year. 10 per diems are allowed per month.

 
Item 10 (Page 125) . Committee Meeting Schedule

• Four Committees have been developed: Engineering and Operations; Finance and Administration; Parks, Land, Lakes and Garden; Water Quality and Resources.
• These meetings are posted and the public is welcome to attend.

 
Item 12 (Page 141) . Prepayment of Helix Water District’s CalPERS Unfunded Liability

• The board review and discuss options for reducing the district's current CalPERS unfunded liability and authorize district staff to make a related one-time $3 million to $5 million lump sum advanced funding payment to reduce the district's CalPERS unfunded liability.
• In early December 2018, district staff reviewed the above with financial consultant, Fieldman, Rolapp and Associates, and asked that they calculate four criteria to evaluate options one, two and five. These criteria are: 1) Actual savings to the district net of any additional payments; 2) Net present value of the savings (based on 2.5 percent discount rate); 3) Funded ratio and 4) Date of final payoff of the current unfunded liability.
• Current Unfunded Liability is at $44.8 Million, 65% funded ratio
• 5 Options have been proposed to discuss at the meeting, as shown in board report page 145.
• Staff recommends Option 3, using upfront funds from El Monte Land Sale.
  • $5 Million Upfront paydown and additional $750,000 Next 4 years.
    • Net Unfunded Liability Svings Potential - $12.29 Million
    • Net Present Value Savings Potential - $5.83 Million
    • Funded Ratio in 2025 - 73%
    • Date UL is Paid off - 2043
    • PRO Savings gradually ramp up and average UL payments of $3.1 Million
    • PRO Retains future flexibility
    • CON Minimal near-term savings

Other Water Stuff:
Governor Newsom is pursuing the Water Tax on Water Bills through his budget process. Carl Demaio is helping to stop the water tax, check out his website here, Stop The Water Tax! And check out his you tube video on Water Tax Weaklings and who to ask to vote NO on the Water Tax.  Spread the word. Water Agencies are NOT Tax Collectors! Keep water rates low for ALL there are alternatives!
 
As always, I welcome your comments and feedback.
 
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Kathleen Coates Hedberg, PE, MPH
Past President, Helix Water District
www.HWD.com
Board Director, San Diego County Water Authority
www.SDCWA.org
619.994.6900
www.VoteHedberg.org
www.lakejennings.org (go fishing & camping - teepees)
www.socalwatersmart.com  (rebate link)
 
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Dear Friends: 
Here is the board package link for our Helix Water District Board Meeting: AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, January 16, 5pm
7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942-0427
 
Happy New Year! We had a meeting on January 2nd, which was the first full meeting by our new Board President Dan McMillan. He has changed up the agenda a bit (President and Board Discussion before Action) and has some new ideas for the Board and some will be addressed at this meeting, also meetings will be starting at 5pm, unless it is a meeting on rates and budgets which will be at 6 for ease for public attendance.
 
Interesting Agenda Items:
 
Item 5 . The Board Receive an Update Regarding the East County Advanced Water Purification Program (AWP)
 

• We will have a presentation by Helix WD Staff and Padre Dam MWD Staff, Engineer Al Lau and Consultant Ken Weinberg, on the latest status of the AWP Project, on January 31, 2019. There is a  Joint AWP Ad Hoc Group meeting on January 31, 2019 and this is a presentation to ensure the whole board is up to speed on the direction of the project. Later in closed session item B. we will be discussing the price and terms for the proposed conveyance of property ( capacity rights and operation of the proposed AWP.  The Board will be giving guidance to the AWP Adhoc Members, Director Scalzitti and myself to inform the Joint AWP Ad Hoc Group.

 
Item 6 (Page 8). Discussion – President’s Report

• New Standing Committee development – Helix Water District Parks, Land, Lakes and Garden Committee
• Board Member’s Compensation Options – Per Diem Options

 
Exciting Water Stuff:
 
I was pleasantly surprised to see myself featured in the article on Women in Water! Women’s future careers in water topic of Cuyamaca event is tomorrow – and yes, I will be there! A civil engineer in politics!
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/sd-se-cuyamaca-water-20181227-story.html
 
As always, I welcome your comments and feedback.
 
Blog is on my website of past meetings & comments…check it out!
Please feel free to forward this email.
 
Kathleen Coates Hedberg, PE, MPH
Past President, Helix Water District
www.HWD.com
Board Director, San Diego County Water Authority
www.SDCWA.org
www.VoteHedberg.org
www.lakejennings.org (go fishing & camping - teepees)
www.socalwatersmart.com  (rebate link)
Thomas Paine Liberty Torchbearer Award Winner

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Here is the board package link for our Helix Water District Board Meeting: 
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, December 19, 6pm
7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942-0427
 
Interesting Agenda Items:
 
Item 6 (Page 86). Election of Officers (again)
 

• Due to an Irrigation Law oversight the Presidency did not change last board meeting, it has to occur after the First Friday of the month, hence I am still President and then Tomorrow marks the last day of my Presidency of the Helix Water District Board (yes, it  took me 11 years to get there). But now per our policy that was adopted in 2017, the board will elect new officers annually, and in my opinion it should be rotated. Furthermore in my opinion, no board member is of greater stature than the other board members and we are only as strong as our weakest link. We must work together and respect each other to do the best we can for the people we serve. I have had the pleasure to serve as Board President and during my leadership we have excelled and increased transparency and outreach to our customers. I am so proud of the Helix Water District in embracing new ideas, new technology and new approaches. Thank you for allowing me to serve you.

 
Item 7 (Page 90). Annual Update of the District Policies and Procedures Manual

• The board conduct a public hearing to receive comments on miscellaneous fees and charges proposed for 2019 in the policies and procedures manual and adopt Resolution 18-48 approving and authorizing adoption of the policies and procedures manual, effective January 1, 2019.
• Most of the items are just wordsmithing and corrections with some increases in costs due to salaries and some less due to other factors, all fees are backed up by documentation.

 
As always, I welcome your comments and feedback.
 
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Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday and I look forward to the New Year!
Cheers!
 
Kathleen Coates Hedberg, PE, MPH
President, Helix Water District
www.HWD.com
Board Director, San Diego County Water Authority
www.SDCWA.org

www.VoteHedberg.org
www.lakejennings.org (go fishing & camping - teepees)
www.socalwatersmart.com  (rebate link)
Thomas Paine Liberty Torchbearer Award Winner
 
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