Sunnyslope County Water District is accepting applications from persons interested in being appointed to fill a vacancy on the District's Board of Directors for a term ending November 2030.  Applications deadline extended until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2026.   

Following the conclusion of the November 2026 general election the district retains a Board Member vacancy representing District zone 2.  A member of the public did not run for election and now the District Board wishes to fill this position by appointment as soon as possible. The vacancy will be addressed and potentially filled by appointment at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on December 15, 2026.

A qualitied candidate is required to live within the boundaries of District zone 2. You may check your eligibility by visiting the San Benito County look up tool.  Using your search engine, type in “San Benito County Sunnyslope Water District Lookup” or you can directly enter the following address:

Sunnyslope Water District Lookup

The 4 year term is from January 2026 – December 2030 with the successful appointee required to present themselves for election at the next regularly scheduled election (November 2028) for ratification of appointment to complete the remaining two years.

All interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit resumes to the General Manager for consideration of appointments for this vacancy. The Board may request applicants attend the December 15th meeting and participate in an interview process prior to action by the Board to appoint.

Requirements for Appointment

1.    Appointee shall be a resident of the District Zone 2.

2.    Appointee shall be a registered voter.

3.    As stated in the law governing Sunnyslope County Water District (California Elections Code, Section 1780), the appointee must be available to serve the unexpired term of office in which the vacancy exists, which is through November 2030.

4.    Application package must be submitted to Sunnyslope County Water District by no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2026 and should include:

a.       Completed Application

b.      Letter of Interest

c.       Statement of Qualifications (or Résumé).

Board Compensation Policy:

For more information, contact Drew A. Lander, General Manager, by email generalmanager@sunnyslopewater.org or by phone (831) 637-4670.

Download the attached application and submit to the District office by December 12 at 2:00 p.m.

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