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What the Capital Plan Means for Water Rates
Zone 7's new CIP shifts $209 million from developer-funded to ratepayer-funded projects. That rate pressure signal deserves an honest conversation.
Zone 7 Adopts $875 Million Capital Plan
The Zone 7 Board adopted its ten-year Capital Improvement Plan last night — $874.7 million across 50 projects. Here's what it means for the Tri-Valley.
Our Water Supply Is Less Reliable Than You Think
The State Water Project delivers just 54% of Zone 7's contractual allocation — and that number is heading down. Local supply investment is not optional.
37 Miles of Flood Protection
Zone 7 manages 37 miles of engineered flood channels across the Tri-Valley. Deferred maintenance isn't savings — it's a bill we're handing to our neighbors.
PFAS in the Tri-Valley: Trust the Science, Verify the Data
Zone 7 is doing serious work on PFAS. A board member's job is to make sure the monitoring keeps pace with the treatment.
Zone 7 Board Meeting: Chain of Lakes Conveyance System Workshop
Zone 7 Board of Directors workshop on the Chain of Lakes Conveyance System. April 1, 2026. Duration: 2h 44m.
Endorsed by the Alameda County Republican Party
The ACGOP has endorsed my candidacy for Zone 7 Water Agency Board.
Zone 7 Board Meeting: Mocho PFAS Treatment Plant Contract
Zone 7 Board of Directors meeting covering the Mocho PFAS Treatment Plant design-build contract. March 18, 2026. Duration: 47m.
Why I'm Running for Zone 7
I filed to run for the Zone 7 Water Agency Board today. Here's why.
Zone 7 Board Meeting: Asset Management Plan and Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Zone 7 Board of Directors workshop on the Draft Asset Management Plan and Draft FY 2026/27 Ten-Year Water System Capital Improvement Plan. March 4, 2026. Duration: 1h 17m.
Zone 7 Board Meeting: Sites Reservoir Participation and GM Evaluation
Zone 7 Board of Directors meeting covering Sites Reservoir participation reduction and General Manager evaluation procedures. February 18, 2026. Duration: 1h 33m.
Zone 7 Board Meeting: Board Policy Workshop, DSRSD Agreement, and Groundwater Facilities
Zone 7 Board of Directors meeting covering Board policy for conducting business, DSRSD Mocho Wellfield agreement, and Regional Groundwater Facilities Phase I results. January 21, 2026. Duration: 2h 3m.