Committee members bring ‘wealth of experience’

At last week’s board of directors meeting for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, the appointment of four public committee members was met with praise and admiration for dedicated service.
After reviewing seven applications, the board made decisions to select two new members and two incumbents to sit on four separate committees: Admin, Budget and Finance, Engineering and Environmental.
According to Holly Morrison, District Secretary, board members are assigned to committees in December and the public members are assigned in January or February. There is no term limit and the public committee members serve at the pleasure of the Board.
Jennifer Gomez, of Felton, was selected to serve on the environmental committee. Her first time serving on the board, she expressed interest in working with the community in her new role.
“I believe in good environmental stewardship,” said Gomez, who has worked as a GSI analyst for over 15 years. Gomez previously was a neighborhood organizer and awarded a community block grant where she planted over 200 trees and did sidewalk cuts for the tree wells.
“I think Ms. Gomez’s experience lends well to the issues that face the district,” said board director Margaret Bruce.
A recently retired waste water management worker, Fred Stevens, of Felton, spoke about his willingness to commit to the board’s schedule and eagerness to see how the district is run.
“I appreciate practical experience and availability,” said board director Gene Ratcliffe, as Stevens was appointed to the engineering committee.
Bob Fultz, of Boulder Creek, was the incumbent appointment for the Admin Committee and John Hayes, of Felton, was the incumbent appointment for the Budget and Finance Committee.
To find information on committee meetings visit: http://www.slvwd.com/_Calendar.htm
The next regular board of directors meeting for the SLVWD is March 15 at 5 p.m. at Highland Park Senior Center, 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005.