Meet KathleenKathleen Coates Hedberg, PE, MPH, is a Registered Professional Engineer, public servant, and longtime East County community leader. Her service on the board has been guided by a simple principle: public agencies must plan carefully, spend responsibly, and always keep the needs of the community at the center of every decision.
Family, friends and supporters with me at the Women in Leadership Event
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October 20, 2023, East County Chamber, Women in Leadership Nominee.
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Kathleen has built her public service around four core values:
Good Governance
Public office is a responsibility to serve the community with honesty, integrity, responsiveness, and respect.
Stewardship to Constituents
Ratepayer dollars should be used wisely and transparently, with a long-term focus on reliability, value, and operational excellence.
Planning for the Future
Strong public agencies do not wait for problems to arise. They plan ahead, maintain infrastructure, prepare for future water challenges, and make smart investments that protect the community over time.
Community Involvement
Commitment to civic and community involvement in East County and throughout the region. In addition to her work on water issues, she has served in leadership roles with organizations dedicated to conservation, education, public safety, and local quality of life. Her commitment to public service reflects a deep belief that strong communities are built through involvement, collaboration, and thoughtful leadership.
Good Governance
Public office is a responsibility to serve the community with honesty, integrity, responsiveness, and respect.
Stewardship to Constituents
Ratepayer dollars should be used wisely and transparently, with a long-term focus on reliability, value, and operational excellence.
Planning for the Future
Strong public agencies do not wait for problems to arise. They plan ahead, maintain infrastructure, prepare for future water challenges, and make smart investments that protect the community over time.
Community Involvement
Commitment to civic and community involvement in East County and throughout the region. In addition to her work on water issues, she has served in leadership roles with organizations dedicated to conservation, education, public safety, and local quality of life. Her commitment to public service reflects a deep belief that strong communities are built through involvement, collaboration, and thoughtful leadership.
Annual Mt. Helix Community Fundraising Event
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Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association Garden Community Tour
Helix Water District Outreach and Education
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The Helix Water District
The Helix Water District covers an area of nearly 50 square miles, serving the cities of La Mesa, El Cajon, Lemon Grove, the community of Spring Valley, and various unincorporated areas near El Cajon. Helix Water District owns Lake Jennings and Lake Cuyamaca. Helix Water District customers receive water treated at a 106 MGD R. M. Levy Treatment Plant in Lakeside. Helix also has storage rights of 10,000 acre feet in El Capitan Reservoir for water from Lake Cuyamaca, San Diego River tributaries, and imported water. Treated water is stored in the 30-million-gallon Grossmont Reservoir, under the grass at Harry Griffen Park, and 21 other storage tanks located throughout the District. The District has a total storage capacity of 63 million gallons for filtered water.