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Kerry D. Erickson
 
954 votes
24.96%
- Occupation: Project Manager/Engineer
 - Manager at Jet Propulsion Laboratory with 40 years experience in development of complex programs
 - Recipient of NASA Exceptional Service Medal
 - BSEE, University of Illinois
 - MBA, University of Redlands
 - Member of Boy Scouts Verdugo Hills Council Executive Board
 - Active in community since 1971 including Boy Scout Foothill District Chairman, Scoutmaster and Cubmaster; Town Council; and PTAs
  
Priorities:
- Ensure the highest-quality, adequate and reliable water supply to the community
 - Decrease using expensive imported water by implementing water recycling and expanding water conservation
 - Obtain reduction in water and sewer charges and pass reductions on to the residents
  
 
James Bodnar
 
765 votes
20.02%
- Occupation: Water Resource Manager
 - Senior Engineer
 - Professional Civil Engineer
 - M.S. Civil Engineering, Stanford University
 - B.S. Engineer, Cal State University Northridge
 - CA Certified Treatment Operator (T3)
 - CA Certified Distribution Operator (D2)
  
Priorities:
- Safe and affordable drinking water
 - Reliable water supply and infrastructure
 - Improve communication and conservation efforts
  
 
Richard W. Atwater
 
750 votes
19.62%
- Occupation: Member, Board of Directors, Crescenta Valley Water District
 - California Water Commission, Board Member
 - Board Member, La Canada Community Center
 - Board Member, Foothill Municipal Water District
 - 30 years of experience managing water utilities
 - President of the WateReuse Association
  
Priorities:
- Expand water conservation rebates for all customers
 - Develop recycled water supplies for 210 Freeways and Parks
 - Capture and store stormwater to increase local well water supplies
  
Charles K. Beatty
 
547 votes
14.31%
- Occupation: Member, Board of Directors
 - Graduate Special District and Local Government Institute 2008
 - Specializing in governance, finance and administration of local districts
 - Master of  Arts and BA in government,  California State Uniiversity at   Los Angeles
 - Crescenta-Canada  Board of REALTORS, past president  for two terms
 - Crescenta Valley Town Council President three terms, Montrose/Verdugo Chamber of Commerce Memorial Day Master of Ceremonies last three years
 - Elected or appointed to Sheriff's Advisory Committee, Ralphs Food for Less Foundation, Glendale Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Committee
  
Priorities:
- Continue with the lowest rates and highest quality water. Explore the use of solar power generated elcetricity to move water.
 - Implement programs in our local schools, teaching water conservation to the ,"consumers of tommorow", making it an intergral part of every life.
 - Continue and expand excellence in increasing our water waste, anti -polution, and recycling programs.
  
Wendy Alane Smith
 
438 votes
11.46%
- Occupation: Business Owner
 - Member of La Crescenta, La Canada, Montrose & Sunland Chambers of Commerce
 - Member of Kiwanis of La Canada; Chair of Publicity & New Projects, Member Inner City Literacy Committee
 - Community Organizer; Chair of Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Food Drive, Fundraiser for Community Center of La Canada Flintridge
 - Member Women's Council Verdugo Hills Hospital & Foundation, President Vogel Flat Assistance Fund
 - Attended Southern Connecticut State University, Psychology
 - 19 years experience in Project Management, Business Management, Human Resources, Public Relations and Accounting
  
Priorities:
- Develop effective methods of capturing, storing and re-using water
 - Increase consumer conservation rebates and incentives to save residents money, and substantially increase consumer water conservation
 - Insure the viewpoints of property owners, business owners and residents are represented on the board when setting policies and objectives
  
Vasken A. Yardemian
 
368 votes
9.63%
- Occupation: Member, Board of Directors,  Crescenta Valley Water District
 - President, Board of Directors,  Crescenta Valley Water District
 - Sr Environmental Engineer, South Coast Air Quality Management District
 - Served on Crescenta Valley Town Council, councilmember and president
 - Served on various appointed boards and commissions, Planning Commission, Code Enforcement Commission, Citizens Police Academy
 - One of Glendale News Press' Top 103 Influential People in 2003 and 2004
 - Master of Science in Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  
Priorities:
- Provide the highest quality water and wastewater services to our constituents in Crescenta Valley
 - Continue keeping our water and wastewater rates as low as possible
 - Provide excellent customer service, enhance  District's water conservation efforts and rebate programs
  
  
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