Letters: A Unifying Candidate for SLV Water District
What would it tell voters if, in a local election, there was one candidate endorsed by some of the most high-profile Republican, Independent, and Democratic leaders in the area? What kind of unifying individual might inspire that type of support?
Gail Mahood, who is running for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District’s Board of Directors, has achieved exactly that.
In addition to our County Supervisor and State Assemblymember, Gail is endorsed by the past president of the SLV Water Board of Directors and multiple members of the SLVWD’s Environmental Committee. She also has the support of people who’ve served on our school board and in firefighting roles along with local business owners, faith leaders, and general community members. Why are such a wide range of folks signing on to support her?
As a recently retired geology professor with 40 years’ experience at Stanford University, including administrative work on major budget decisions and human resources issues, Gail’s qualifications are unparalleled. Some of her supporters are drawn by her fiscal responsibility and budget chops; some by her scientific understanding of watersheds, hydrology, land use and climate issues. All her supporters recognize how valuable her post-fire recovery knowledge is – including her deep understanding of natural hazards like post-fire debris flows and the science of how fires can affect water quality. And if you’re like me, you’ll find her level-headed, solution-focused leadership style a breath of fresh air.
Our community needs to elect a candidate of Gail’s caliber to help steward our water district through the challenges we face right now. To learn more about Gail’s priorities and qualifications, check out her Facebook group: Gail Mahood SLV Water District Board 2020.
Thank you for voting responsibly to keep SLV Strong!
Joni Martin, Felton
