Endorsements for Gary Martin’s Reelection to the SCV Water Agency Board of Directors

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.”

Suzette Martinez Valladares

2020 Candidate for California State Assembly, 38^th Assembly 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.”

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.”

Dan Masnada

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

“Gary Martin has been an effective and proactive member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency — and its predecessor, the Castaic Lake Water Agency Board of Directors. His prior water industry experience provided him the management and technical expertise that is of crucial importance in his policymaking role 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.”

Jerry Gladbach

Vice President of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

“I have known Gary for many years and have been so impressed with his knowledge of the complexities of the water issues in California and the Santa Clarita Valley. His previous employment with the Mojave Water Agency and a major engineering firm gave Gary the unique ability to think “out-of-the-box” and to “see the big picture.” Gary is respected for his humble leadership and understanding of water resource management. He is very analytical, thoughtful, and carefully studies the issues in order to recommend balance proposals. His ability to communicate with water professionals and the general public is outstanding and provides a key asset to his leadership success.

Furthermore, Gary is a great guy that sincerely believes in fairness and is dedicated to preserving the quality of life in the Santa Clarita Valley which is dependent on good water management.

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency would be well served to have Gary continue to serve on the Board of Directors.”  

Steve Zimmer

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.”

Nancy Starczyk

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.”

RJ Kelley

Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors and former President of the CLWA Water Board

“This is to officially give you my endorsement for your reelection as Director of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Your experience, knowledge and commitment contributes to making Santa Clarita Valley Water a success. Protecting the residents has been in your forefront and I applaud your commitment to continuing to make Santa Clarita a safe and better place.”

John Pramik

Pramik Entertainment & Events, 26-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 2^nd 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.”    

Mike Garcia, United States Congressman, 25^th Congressional District of California

Scott Wilk, California State Senator, 21^st District

Kathryn Barger, 5^th District Supervisor, Los Angeles County

Cameron Smyth, Mayor, Santa Clarita City Council

Tom Lackey, California State Assembly Member, 36^th Assembly District

Suzette Valladares, 2020 Candidate for California State Assembly, 38^th Assembly District

Laurene Weste, Santa Clarita City Council Member, Former Mayor of Santa Clarita

Bob Kellar, Santa Clarita City Council Member, Former Mayor of Santa Clarita

Bill Miranda, Santa Clarita City Council Member and Mayor Pro-tem

Marsha McLean, Santa Clarita City Council Member, Former Mayor of Santa Clarita

Bill Cooper, Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

Jason Gibbs, 2020 Candidate for Santa Clarita City Council, Community Leader

Dan Masnada, Former General Manager of the Castaic Lake Water Agency, City Planning Commissioner

Nancy Starczyk, Chair of the Board, Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce

SCV Chamber of Commerce

Nola Aronson, Owner of Advanced Audiology and Community Leader

Steve Zimmer, Member of the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees

Michael Berger, Member of the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees

Linda Storli, President Governing Board, William S. Hart Union School District

Dennis Koontz, Member of the first Santa Clarita City Council, Community Leader

Bob Jensen, Member Governing Board, William S. Hart Union School District

Bob DiPrimio, Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

Jerry Gladbach, Vice President of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

Tom Campbell, Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

BJ Atkins, Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

RJ Kelly, Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

Ed Colley, Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

Kathy Colley, Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

Jeff Ford, Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

Dan Mortensen, Member of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors

John Musella, Partner, Evolve Business Strategies, Managers for the SCV Chamber of Commerce

Valley Industrial Association

Steven Letter, Community Leader

Lee Watters, The Watters Group

Ken Chase, Member, Sulphur Springs Union School District  Board of Trustees