Over the past 20 years I have been a public advocate, served as an Alameda County commissioner, constituent liaison, community organizer, and consultant on matters of public policy on behalf of local citizens and public angencies. I am a husband, and father of two children currently in public school. Since 2014 I have served on one of the the Alameda County Transportation Commission's advisory committees where we regularly review large and complex infrastructure projects; I have recently been unaninmously re-elected for the 4th time as chair of that 11 member committee, a strong vote of confidence from my peers in my ability to lead in a collaborative manner. I have the training and experience to bring a watchful eye to the EBMUD board, and advocate on behalf o the public for accountability, transparency, and good governance.
East Bay Municipal Utility District - Director, Ward 7
Director, Ward 7 — East Bay Municipal Utility District
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Matt Turner
- Restoring and protecting the badly damaged watershed...
- Supporting our low-income rate payers with a new Zero...
- Pushing innovative pilot programs into full-scale...
April Chan
- Keep water affordable. My campaign is independent...
- Embrace technological innovation necessary to provide...
- Protect our environment and Lake Chabot Reservoir.
Corina N. Lopez
- Opposing the Bayside Groundwater Project & preserving...
- Protecting Lake Chabot & our shoreline from toxic...
- Expanding access to watershed land for recreational...
My Top 3 Priorities
- Restoring and protecting the badly damaged watershed that supplies 90% of our drinking water.
- Supporting our low-income rate payers with a new Zero Tier rate which would eliminate fixed fees
- Pushing innovative pilot programs into full-scale implementation. The climate is changing fast and we cannot wait.
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Equity in billing and conservation, and securing our water future in a changing world will be top priorities for me. I have a proven track record of fighting for the public good and delivering results. Transparency, and open communication with the public are very important to me. Should you honor me with your vote, I will continue to be a fighter on behalf of the public, and an available ear for your concerns.
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Keep water affordable. My campaign is independent of special interest groups who want to raise water rates. I am not a career politician. Also, help ensure a fair rate structure.
- Embrace technological innovation necessary to provide water supply for future generations. Support the Center for Smart Infrastructure, a partnership between EBMUD and UC Berkeley.
- Protect our environment and Lake Chabot Reservoir.
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April is bicultural (Filipina and Chinese). Her grandfather came to Hawaii as an indentured servant to work in the sugar cane fields. He escaped after one day and became one of the first Filipino pharmacists in the country. Her maternal grandfather had no education and supported his family by selling fish out of a truck on the Big Island. His oldest son accomplished great things and became a Nobel Peace Prize candidate in 2017. April was the youngest of four children and raised in Concord. April currently lives with her family in the Fairview area of EBMUD Ward 7.
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The following is a brief overview of my platform:
● Protect the Water Supply - Invest in infrastructure to minimize wasteful water loss, implement water loss control plans and upgrade EBMUD pipes to reduce breakage and leaks. Stop the State from taking our water rights.
● Protect our Environment by protecting the Mokelume River water source and the Watershed.
● Expand the use of grey water and water recycling efforts to prioritize the use of potable water. Explore desalinization and other technologies to increase potable water.
● Work to ensure equity in service to low income households.
● Protect our communities during emergencies by facilitating emergency supplemental water supplies in cases of drought or disasters.
The drought permanent environment now provides only interludes of rain reducing the reliability of our water supply. This challenge requires EBMUD to respond in a robust and multi-faceted manner. In order to best cope with climate change, we must adopt the use of new technologies, embrace water conservation, and continue to explore new sources of potable water. As an EBMUD Director, my priority will be to support initiatives that will help preserve our most precious resource – water.
The following is a brief overview of my platform:
● Protect the Water Supply - Invest in infrastructure to minimize wasteful water loss, implement water loss control plans and upgrade EBMUD pipes to reduce breakage and leaks. Stop the State from taking our water rights.
● Protect our Environment by protecting the Mokelume River water source.
● Expand the use of grey water and water recycling efforts to prioritize the use of potable water. Explore desalinization and other technologies to increase potable water.
● Work to ensure equity in service to low income households.
● Protect our communities during emergencies by facilitating emergency supplemental water supplies in cases of drought or disasters.
As a Director, I would reach out to the communities in Ward 7 to ensure knowledge of programs such as Customer Assistance Program (CAP) that provides reduced water rates and the Water Lifeline program as well as the many water-saving programs that EBMUD offers.
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Opposing the Bayside Groundwater Project & preserving our drinking water for our community by reclaiming & recycling water for nonessential use
- Protecting Lake Chabot & our shoreline from toxic blooms
- Expanding access to watershed land for recreational use & working to preserve critical habitat
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I believe residents deserve healthy, reliable, and affordable drinking water. Our current high quality drinking water from the Sierra Nevada snowmelt is under threat on numerous levels. Climate change is causing severe periods of drought, and our population continues to rise putting pressure on ever decreasing water supplies. I will champion solutions to protect our water quality for a healthy community. Please visit www.corinalopez.com.
