Director, Division 1 — Helix Water District

DAN MCMILLAN

Director Helix Water District/General Contractor/Accountant/Real Estate Broker.

Promises made, promises kept. As a candidate, I promised to continue fighting for lower water rates, transparency and improved governance. I kept those promises.

During my first term the Board implemented my recommendations to create committees that provide directors with more oversight in the areas of finance, engineering and operations.  Last year, as President of Helix Water District, we created a committee to work closer with the public and staff on oversight of Lakes Jennings, Harry Griffen Park, the Garden and surplus land sales. These Committees ensure that Helix Water District will continue its leadership role in providing safe, healthy and reliable water supply at the lowest possible price.

Drawing on my finance and business background, I suggested Helix reduce a portion of their PERS liabilities. The Board accepted this proposal and voted to pay down $5M of PERS liabilities that will save the Helix Water District $12.3 Million.

When first seated on the Board, the annual water rate was scheduled to increase, on average, 9% a year for four years. I suggested a 5% rate reduction. We didn’t get a rate reduction the first year, but in subsequent years rates only increased 3.4% on average.  Your message of lower rates has been heard loud and clear; I have respected your voices and not voted for any water rate increase.  I am proud to announce, that this year, the Board froze rates in response to your input and acknowledging the financial hardship COVID-19 brings to our constituents.

Background and Experience.  Graduated from San Diego State University, then served in the United States Marine Corps. Returned to SDSU to obtain a MS in Mathematics. During my graduate studies, I served as commander of the National Guard’s Company C and A, respectively, located at the El Cajon Armory. Upon graduation, I worked in the defense industry for seven years and attended SDSU part-time, to obtain an MBA in Finance.   I then went into business and am now CEO/CFO for a construction, accounting and realty company.

I have served as President of two local water districts, on the San Diego County Water Authority, Chair of San Diego County Wastewater Management District and on the San Miquel Consolidated Fire Protection District.

 If you have comments, suggestions or questions please do not hesitate to contact me: 619.316.9836 or danhmcmillan@aol.com

DAN MCMILLAN

Director Helix Water District/General Contractor/Accountant/Real Estate Broker.

Promises made, promises kept. As a candidate, I promised to continue fighting for lower water rates, transparency and improved governance. I kept those promises.

During my first term the Board implemented my recommendations to create committees that provide directors with more oversight in the areas of finance, engineering and operations.  Last year, as President of Helix Water District, we created a committee to work closer with the public and staff on oversight of Lakes Jennings, Harry Griffen Park, the Garden and surplus land sales. These Committees ensure that Helix Water District will continue its leadership role in providing safe, healthy and reliable water supply at the lowest possible price.

Drawing on my finance and business background, I suggested Helix reduce a portion of their PERS liabilities. The Board accepted this proposal and voted to pay down $5M of PERS liabilities that will save the Helix Water District $12.3 Million.

When first seated on the Board, the annual water rate was scheduled to increase, on average, 9% a year for four years. I suggested a 5% rate reduction. We didn’t get a rate reduction the first year, but in subsequent years rates only increased 3.4% on average.  Your message of lower rates has been heard loud and clear; I have respected your voices and not voted for any water rate increase.  I am proud to announce, that this year, the Board froze rates in response to your input and acknowledging the financial hardship COVID-19 brings to our constituents.

Background and Experience.  Graduated from San Diego State University, then served in the United States Marine Corps. Returned to SDSU to obtain a MS in Mathematics. During my graduate studies, I served as commander of the National Guard’s Company C and A, respectively, located at the El Cajon Armory. Upon graduation, I worked in the defense industry for seven years and attended SDSU part-time, to obtain an MBA in Finance.   I then went into business and am now CEO/CFO for a construction, accounting and realty company.

I have served as President of two local water districts, on the San Diego County Water Authority, Chair of San Diego County Wastewater Management District and on the San Miquel Consolidated Fire Protection District.

 If you have comments, suggestions or questions please do not hesitate to contact me: 619.316.9836 or danhmcmillan@aol.com

Hello, my name is Douglas Sterling and I am running for Helix Water District, Division 1, as a public servant and as a tax advocate.  I am a long-time resident of La Mesa, CA.  I graduated from S.D.S.U with a B.A. in Industrial Sociology.  I have been in sales for most of my life and have hired over 200 people.  Currently I work as the Sales Director at a speaker's bureau.  The company is called Celebrity Talent International and I provide; speakers, comedians, headline entertainment for various companies, fundraisers and private events.  I believe that sales are based on trust, values and budget.  The same principles I will apply to this position when elected.  

I believe in creating jobs and working with people even if that means that you do not always get your way. There needs to be compromise in work and in life.  As your candidate for the Helix Water District, Division 1, I humbly ask for your vote on November 3, 2020.  

  This position is non-partisan and with that being said I believe in fiscal conservatism.  I believe that throwing money at something doesn't necessarily fix a problem.  I believe in being honest with the voters and I am not looking to have this as a job to reap the benefits but to serve the community and more importantly keep water prices in check.  A vote for me is a vote for yourself because we’re on the same team.       It's time to elect Douglas Sterling for Helix Water District.