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John J. Starr
 
3014 votes
62.94%
- Occupation: General Contractor/Farmer
 - Owner and founder of Better Builders Construction, Inc.
 - Owner of Five Starrs Farm + a 20 acre farm devoted to citrus and olives
 - 38 years of experience working with SFWPA on behalf of local businesses, farmers and residents
  
Priorities:
- Continue expansion of our water delivery system as user accounts grow with population growth and increased agricultural and commercial use.
 - Safeguard our precious water resources through the continued establishment of our water rights and by efficiently implementing systemwide improvements
 - Maintain operations of the South Feather Power Project including completion of its re-licensing and the expansion of recreational opportunities.
  
Steven Onken
 
1772 votes
37.00%
- Occupation: Incumbent
 - CA Registered Civil Engineer
 - 8 yrs. Butte County Water Commission
 - 7 yrs. Director LOAPUD
 - 8 yrs.  Oroville Elementary School Dist.
 - 20 yrs. SFWPA Power Manager
 - 10 yrs.  YCWA Power Manager
  
Priorities:
- To maintain reduced water rates.
 - To assure Agency continues to be financially solvent
 - To maintain water quality and supply for the future
  
  
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- Monday, Sept. 29th - South Oroville Community Center
 2959 Lower Wyandotte Rd, Oroville, CA - 6pm to 9pm
 Candidates for: Butte County Assessor, Oroville High School District, Thermalito Union School District, and So. Feather Water/Power Divisions 1, 3 & 5
 Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Butte County
  
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