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Director, Division 2 — Olivenhain Municipal Water District
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My Top 3 Priorities
Keeping Olivenhain Municipal Water District's (OMWD) rates as low as possible.
Providing superior customer service to all customers of the District.
Maintaining OMWD's status as a "District of Distinction" - one of only 22 in the state of CA.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Public Works Director (retired)
Director, Olivenhain Municipal Water District — Elected position (2012–current)
Public Works Director and General Manager, San Dieguito Water District, City of Encinitas (2007–2012)
General Manager, Transportation Division, County of San Diego, Dept. of Public Works (1979–2007)
Education
Binghamton University (NY), San Diego State University — Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Geography, Transportation Geography (1978)
Political Beliefs
Position Papers
Why vote to re-elect Larry Watt?
Summary
Larry Watt's qualifications for re-election to the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board.
For the last five years, Larry has been privileged to be your representative to the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board (OMWD). Over this time, he has worked hard to insure that the District continues to deliver water reliably to ratepayers at the lowest possible cost. In fact, over the last several years, OMWD water rates have consistently ranked among the lowest in the San Diego County.
Once again, he would like to earn your vote so he can carry on his service. His professional background and experience give him a unique ability to perform the duties of a municipal agency Director at a high level.
Larry is a lifelong Public Works professional with over 34 years experience in this field. He has been responsible for the provision of a variety of municipal services. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Binghamton University (NY) and a Master’s Degree from San Diego State University. Larry’s public service career included positions as: General Manager of San Diego County’s Transportation Division, Public Works Director for the City of Encinitas and General Manager of the San Dieguito Water District. Last year, at the request of the Encinitas City Council, Larry came out of retirement and stepped in as Interim City Manager while the City recruited for a permanent Manager.
Larry’s five years as a Board member at OMWD have given him a keen understanding of the decisions the Board needs to make to keep the District operating efficiently and effectively. More challenges lie ahead for OMWD. The District needs to look seriously at developing additional local water supplies that reduce dependence on imported water. Expanding local water conservation programs and water reuse programs are also imperative. OMWD needs the type of steady and experienced leadership that Larry provides.
He is also very committed to the well-being of this community. Larry and his wife Suzie have lived in Encinitas for over 36 years. Their three children were all born and raised here and attended local schools (Flora Vista, Diegueno and La Costa Canyon). Larry and Suzie have been active members of this community for over three decades. Larry has coached over 15 youth sports teams and Suzie has been a Speech Therapist at Oak Crest, Ocean Knoll and San Dieguito Academy.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Clean, Safe, affordable and available water.
Review water safety issues.
Review current, past and future water purchase negotiations.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Successful Small Business Owner running for Olivenhain Water District Board of Directors Div 2
CEO, Self Employed (2000–current)
Education
University of Advanced Research — Bachelor of Science degree University of Advanced Research, Business Administration (2000)
Unitversity of Advanced Research Hilo Hawaii — B. S. Bachelors of Science, Business Administration (2000)
Community Activities
Band of Brothers, North Coast Calvary Chapel (2013–current)
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My Top 3 Priorities
I will put my 36 years of private business experience to work to balance budgets and eliminate cost over runs.
I will identify HOA's without recycled water and prioritize getting pipelines to serve them with cheap water not subject to drought restrictions.
Use my water resources engineering experience to help guide policy towards sustainable water supply for our future.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Water Resources Engineer
Regional Director, Fuscoe Engineering Inc. (1992–current)
Director, Rancho Ponderosa Home Owners Association — Elected position (2015–current)
Chairman, Building Resources Council - BIA — Elected position (2013–current)
Representative, Pure Water Working Group — Appointed position (2014–current)
Education
University of California Irvine — Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering , Water Resources Engineering (1980)
Biography
Registered California Civil Engineer for over 34 years, specializing in water resources management on behalf of his clients
Founding manager of the San Diego office of a major southern California Civil Engineering firm overseeing a staff of 28 engineers and scientists.
Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s representative on the City of San Diego’s Pure Water potable reuse program (largest in California)
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
Promote the expansion of reclaimed water use by our many HOA’s to provide low cost irrigation water that is a drought proof and reduces our reliance on imported water.
Protect ratepayers from excessive rate increases.
Ensure adequate water storage and supplies for future years.
Ensure proper, cost effective maintenance of District facilities.
Hold District Management accountable to ratepayers.
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