Bill Miranda

Santa Clarita City Council Member and Mayor Pro-tem

“With a lifetime of outstanding achievements in major engineering and water projects, Gary Martin has contributed immensely to Santa Clarita having an abundance of clean water. I strongly endorse Gary Martin for the SCV Water Board.”

Suzzette Valadares Martinez

Former California State Assemblymember and 2024 candidate for California State Senate, 40th District

“In Santa Clarita, one of our most precious resources is our water. That is why the stewardship and management of such a precious commodity should be entrusted into wise, skillful hands. I know Gary Martin to be one who embodies those attributes and it is why I am honored to endorse him for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Board.”

Denise Lite

Family Law Attorney, and former candidate for Santa Clarita City Council

“When I think about the educated and trusted director we need on the water board in Santa Clarita, Gary Martin is top pf mind. Santa Clarita rate payers can tryst him to be a sensible leader who has our community’s best interest at heart.”

Bill Cooper

Member of the SCV Water Agency Board of Directors and former President of SCVWA and CLWA Water Boards

“I have worked with Gary for a number of years and can say without a doubt he is an extremely knowledgeable water engineer. He has brought a wealth of experience and understanding to the Board that assists the Board in making many technical decisions. I fully support his continued service to the community on the SCV Water Agency Board.”

Robert DiPrimio

Former Member of the SCV Water Agency Board of Directors and former President of the CLWA Board

“I wholeheartedly endorse Gary Martin for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors. As an incumbent seeking re-election, Gary brings a wealth of experience and a genuine commitment to safeguarding our Valley’s most precious resource - water. Gary’s dedication to protecting our water resources is unwavering. He understands that water sustains life, drives economic development, provides critical environmental protections, and shapes our community’s future. His commitment shines through in his tireless efforts to ensure responsible water management.  Gary’s extensive professional career working in engineering and management of public water utilities, and on the water board has been instrumental in advancing critical water projects here in the SCV. He recognizes that these endeavors span years, even decades, and he is committed to ensuring sustainable water practices. One of the many things I admire most about Gary is his leadership and commitment to community involvement and transparent decision-making. He knows that delivering high-quality water at an affordable cost is essential for ratepayers. Please join me in supporting Gary Martin—a steadfast advocate for ensuring our Valley has sustainable access to clean, reliable water.”

Dan Masnada

Former General Manager of the Castaic Lake Water Agency, and former City of Santa Clarita Planning Commissioner

 
“As President of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors, Gary Martin has demonstrated exemplary leadership and vision to ensure the Santa Clarita Valley’s water supply reliability and safety. I strongly endorse and support Gary’s reelection to the SCV Water Board of Directors.”

Jeff Ford

Former Member of the SCV Water Agency Board of Directors and Current Member of the Devil’s Den Water District Board of Directors

 
“Gary Martin is the most respected water policy leader in the Santa Clarita Valley. Gary has long served on local water boards and most recently has been the long-tenured president of the SCVWA Water Board. His leadership has been critical to ensuring a reliable and high-quality water supply at a reasonable cost for the for the benefit of all the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley. His policy-making leadership is the capstone to a long career as a drinking water professional with the Mojave Water Agency that helped him to earn the respect of staff and representatives of the state's water community. Gary is known for his patience and consensus building for solutions that benefit all interested parties in managing the provision of water supply. It has been and honor and a pleasure to have served with Gary on the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency's Board of Directors.  SCVWA customers should be gratified that his leadership helped to keep water flowing during severe drought, provided high-quality water despite threats to groundwater supplies and retained an efficient and capable workforce through COVID lockdowns. He is a tremendous asset to the Board and staff, and the voters would be well advised to benefit the SCVWA’s customers by returning him the SCVWA Board of Directors.”

Steve Zimmer

Former Member of the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees

“Gary is a great leader on the Board of Directors and a great visionary for the entire water industry. He stands ready and able to fulfill the mission of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. We are very fortunate to have a person with Gary’s qualities as the president of the Board.”

Tom Lee

U.S. Navy Veteran and former CEO and Board Chair, Newhall Land and Farming Company

“As a civil engineer having spent most of his professional career in water management, Gary has the experience and technical expertise needed to be an effective member of the SCV Water Board. Having served as the board president for the last 5 years, Gary has a proven record of leadership that we need going forward. I wholeheartedly endorse his re-election to the SCV Water Board.”  

Nancy Starczyk

Former Chair of the Board, Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce

“After years of working with Gary, I believe we could not elect a better steward for this position. He is conscientious, hardworking and dedicated.”

John Pramik

Pramik Entertainment & Events, 30-year Resident of the SCV, Community Leader

 
“With the Water Board elections coming up soon we need a leader that has a deep understanding of water issues. We need someone who is passionate and sees the fantastic future of the Santa Clarita Valley. Our city is growing every day and soon will be the 2nd largest city in Los Angeles County. As we grow we need a leader with deep dedicated knowledge of water systems. Gary Martin is that man, his past experience as a water engineer for State of California Water Programs is exactly who we need for our City’s Water Board. Experienced leadership, confident future planning, and a great family man is what makes Gary Martin that person. Join me in re-electing Gary Martin to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board.” 

Dirk Marks

SCV Water Director and retired Water Resources Manager

“Over the past 11 years Gary Martin has faithfully served our Valley as a Director for the CLWA and SCV Water Boards. He’s built on his background as a professional engineer overseeing construction of water infrastructure to help ensure that SCV Water has made the right decisions ensuring that water resources, infrastructure and fiscal policies are in place to provide a reliable water supply for our Valley. This was demonstrated during the last Drought when unlike other agencies, SCV Water had sufficient supplies to avoid mandatory cuts. His fellow board members recognize his expertise and leadership as we have elected him board president for the last 5 years. We are very fortunate that he is willing to continue to serve on the Board for another term and I enthusiastically endorse his candidacy.”

Maria Gutzeit

Vice President, SCV Water Board of Directors, Local Business Owner, Community Leader

“Gary Martin has been a great leader as President of SCV Water. With his water agency background, engineering knowledge and steady hand, he is a real asset to the agency. On a personal note, it is clear he cares about our community and the people in it. I am proud to support his 2024 re-election.”