Statement of Qualifications and Position Summary

By Judy C. Huang

My background and experience in water quality issues will help Alameda County Water District achieve its goal of providing environmentally responsible, healthful, cost-effective water supplies for the Tri-City area.

Currently, there are four important issues that are facing ACWD. They are: (1) Seismic retrofit of the Hetch Hetchy system; (2) East Bay Municipal Utility District's proposed well digging activities in the South East Bay Plain; (3) Alameda Creek Fishery Restoration and (4) Security. Regarding Hetch Hetchy: Although the governor signed all three Hetch Hetchy related bills, the work for ACWD is just starting. ACWD needs to be vigilant and participate in the decision making process to insure that repairs to the Hetch Hetchy system are performed correctly and on schedule. On the issue of the South East Bay Plain: ACWD needs to continue its dialogue with East Bay Municipal Utilities District to assure that our dry weather supply and water quality are protected. With respect to Alameda Creek Fishery Restoration, ACWD should continue to participate in the Alameda Creek Restoration Workgroup, and solicit grants to make restoration a reality. Finally, a topic on everyone's mind, security. ACWD will continue to be vigilant. We have upgraded our security standards and equipment at our facilities and will continue to monitor the situation.

The future protection of our water supplies is one of my primary concerns. If elected, I will continue to do my best to protect and improve water quality and insure a reliable future water supply at reasonable cost.