We Endorse Corina Lopez

Dear Editor,

Corina Lopez is the best candidate for Director, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), Ward 7 (Castro Valley, Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, parts of San Leandro and San Ramon).

Corina Lopez was a trustee for San Leandro Unified School District and serves on the San Leandro City Council. She serves regional and national organizations that address conservation of natural resources, energy, public lands and public waters policy.

Ms. Lopez has extensive experience in fiscal management, elected government and in software development. She recently completed a Fellowship in Water Policy. She is responsive to constituents and is an advocate for equity in the decision making process.

A public servant with elected experience is needed as a champion for EBMUD ratepayers. A changing climate, wildfires and watershed degradation all threaten our water accessibility. Corina will work collectively with stakeholders to restore and preserve our creeks and watershed areas and the extensive EBMUD resource and delivery system. Our water source is the snowpack of the Central Sierra and she understands that an ecosystem approach is necessary. Her expertise is needed to implement viable solutions to ensure equity in water quality and availability for EBMUD’s customers.

Since 1996 we have been active in San Leandro as parents, foster parents, school volunteers, volunteers on City advisory panels. We know first hand that Corina listens and responds when a constituent has questions.

Corina Lopez is supported by the California Democratic Party, Clean Water Action, Senator Bob Wieckowski, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, Mayor Pauline Cutter, Hon. Ellen Corbett, the Alameda and Contra Costa Labor Councils. Corina Lopez is the best candidate for Director, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), Ward 7.