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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.d.3) (Handout) Candidate Statements7. d. 3 Candidate Statement f�Q�docaF� For David R. Williams Contra Costa Special Districts Association Member at Large I am well qualified to be a Board member due primarily to my extensive experience with special districts in Contra Costa County and the State of California. I am a professional civil engineer with both a masters and MBA degree and over 30 years of experience. As the Director of Wastewater for the East Bay Municipal Utility District, I am responsible for all wastewater activities and operations of one of the largest special districts in California and thus familiar with all the issues facing special districts from a senior staff perspective. I am also an elected member of the Board of Directors at the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and thus also have the unique perspective of an elected official. Finally I am also a member of the Board of Directors of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies, an association whose members are primarily special districts. As a result of these positions I hold, I have the depth and breadth of knowledge to fully understand the financial, legal, legislative and regulatory issues facings special district in California. This combination of experience and expertise makes me uniquely qualified to serve on the Board of CCSDA. I will do my very best to serve the interests of CCSDA and its members when elected. CCSDA Member -At -Large Stan Caldwell Candidate Statement The Contra Costa Chapter of the California Special Districts Association state the officers of the Chapter shall be an elected President, an elected Vice - President, and an elected Member -At- Large. It shall be the Member -At- Large's responsibility to assist the President and Vice President in every way possible to further the goals of the Chapter. The Member -At -Large will complete responsibilities as assigned to him /her by the Executive Committee. Stan has proven leadership skills, integrity, and dedication. He has faithfully and diligently served the community. Stan's years of experience on the Mt. View Sanitary District (MVSD) board serve as a testament to his dedication to, and knowledge of, special districts. At MVSD staying on top of the latest technology and grappling with budget issues are just two key areas that Stan has focused his attention on as an elected official. Stan has a proven record of fiscal responsibility and accountability. Stan has been an active participant at California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), the California Special District Association (CSDA), and the Contra Costa Special Districts Association. Stan has been an active CSDA board member for three years. CSDA has been fiscally responsible under Stan's watch. Stan is the current CSDA treasurer and member of the CSDA Executive Board As an experienced elected official Stan will continue to be effective, efficient, and responsive to special district needs. At Contra Costa Special Districts Association Stan has taken on many responsibilities and continues to provide service and support to the chapter. Stan served along with David Requa on the Membership Directory upgrade and update. It was Stan's idea to provide information about chapter in the new directory. Stan compiled and wrote the "Contra Costa Special Districts Association History" contained in the new directory. Stan assisted with the bylaws when the committee lost David Piepho on that committee, working with Sherry Sterrett, Mark Cornelius and Bette Boatmun to bring the updated bylaws to the membership. Stan Caldwell volunteered to be the committee chair for the 201" Anniversary Celebration and worked closely with President Boatmun to make the event successful. Stan volunteered and was appointed to be the Newsletter Editor when Pat Keeble was no longer available to continue writing the Newsletter. Hopefully you have seen an improvement and are enjoying the content of the Newsletter. Stan Caldwell wrote and submitted the chapter of the year narrative to CSDA that enabled our chapter to be named CSDA "Chapter of the Year" in 2010. Under direction from President Boatmun and Vice President Cornelius, Stan secured the current meeting room space at St. Andrews and found reasonable insurance for the meeting room rental. Stan Caldwell has already been assisting the President and Vice President in every way possible to further the goals of the Chapter and has been completing responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Committee. I would welcome your vote of confidence by being elected to the CCSDA executive committee and becoming the chapters Member -At- Large.