Sparks were flying even before the Imperial Irrigation District’s newly elected directors were sworn in, and questions remain as to how the board’s two newest faces will fit into the powerful, five-member panel. Community activist Javier Gonzalez’s and 24-year-old JB Hamby’s tenure got off to a rocky start on Dec. 4, as both skipped their […]
The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant is celebrating its fifth year of operation this month. More than 65 billion gallons of water from the plant have provided a sustainable and reliable supply to businesses and residents of San Diego County since December 2015. The Carlsbad Desalination Plant produces more than 50 million gallons of […]
The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors on Thursday elected Mona Rios as vice chair to serve with Board Chair Gary Croucher and Secretary Jerry Butkiewicz. She is the first Latina to serve as a Board officer in the Water Authority’s 76-year history. Rios joined the Water Authority Board in January 2020, and represents the […]
The San Diego County Water Authority’s board of directors has elected National City representative Mona Rios as vice chair. Rios, who has served on National City’s city council since 2010 and is currently vice mayor, is the first Latina to serve as a board officer in the water authority’s 76-year history. She joined the board last January
New Imperial Irrigation Board Seated Amid Tensions Over Labor Agreement
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Palm Spring Desert Sunby Mark OlaldeSparks were flying even before the Imperial Irrigation District’s newly elected directors were sworn in, and questions remain as to how the board’s two newest faces will fit into the powerful, five-member panel. Community activist Javier Gonzalez’s and 24-year-old JB Hamby’s tenure got off to a rocky start on Dec. 4, as both skipped their […]
Carlsbad Desalination Plant Celebrates 5th Anniversary
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Ed Joyce Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant is celebrating its fifth year of operation this month. More than 65 billion gallons of water from the plant have provided a sustainable and reliable supply to businesses and residents of San Diego County since December 2015. The Carlsbad Desalination Plant produces more than 50 million gallons of […]
Mona Rios Elected Vice Chair of Water Authority Board
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors on Thursday elected Mona Rios as vice chair to serve with Board Chair Gary Croucher and Secretary Jerry Butkiewicz. She is the first Latina to serve as a Board officer in the Water Authority’s 76-year history. Rios joined the Water Authority Board in January 2020, and represents the […]
National City’s Mona Rios is First Latina to Serve as Water Authority Officer
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San DiegoThe San Diego County Water Authority’s board of directors has elected National City representative Mona Rios as vice chair. Rios, who has served on National City’s city council since 2010 and is currently vice mayor, is the first Latina to serve as a board officer in the water authority’s 76-year history. She joined the board last January