Locunity/Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, CA·School Board
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District provides regional wastewater collection and treatment services and is governed by an elected Board of Directors responsible for setting policy, budget, and overseeing district operations (recorded here under the commission type 'school_board').
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Recent updates from Governing Board
President Pro Tem Hockett requests Board Policy 25 on naming of district facilities be brought from committee to the full board for discussion.
Why it matters: Signals a policy change where all board policies—even those unchanged at committee—will now come before the full board for review.
Board members reported on the Water Reuse conference, a CalAFCO meeting, the CSDA conference, and an employee appreciation event.
Why it matters: Multiple conferences flagged workforce recruitment as a critical industry-wide challenge, reinforcing the relevance of Central San's own externship and hiring programs.
The district's 80th anniversary community event attracted 1,500 attendees, generated 315,000 social media views, and aired a TV commercial nearly 2,100 times.
Why it matters: The event is the district's signature once-a-decade community engagement initiative that builds public trust and showcases employees to 1,500+ visitors.
The district's externship program attracted 40 attendees from 24 schools, with at least two participants converting to Central San interns.
Why it matters: The program addresses chronic water industry workforce shortages by building a pipeline from high school and college students to full-time careers.
Secretary of the District Katherine Young and General Manager Roger S. Bailey each receive a 2.5% salary increase effective September 3, 2026.
Why it matters: Sets compensation for the district's two highest-ranking executives, reflecting the board's satisfaction with performance.
The consent calendar passed 4-0 covering minutes approval, salary schedules, pollution prevention resolution, real property agreement, and a $1.2 million HDR Engineering contract amendment.
Why it matters: The HDR Engineering amendment funds a densified activated sludge demonstration project central to the district's nutrient management strategy.
Tarn Ghag joins as risk management specialist and Lindsay De Guzman brings 21 years of CAD experience to the capital projects division.
Why it matters: De Guzman's hire is particularly significant as the district transitions through retirements of experienced CAD operators during a busy capital projects period.
The board approved a settlement with the Bay Area Air District to resolve violations pertaining to the district's sewage sludge incinerator units.
Why it matters: Resolves outstanding environmental compliance violations at the district's sewage sludge incinerators, a significant regulatory matter with potential air quality implications.
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Central San Settles Air District Violations, Celebrates 80th With 1,500-Person 'Sewer Party' The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District's Board of Directors moved briskly through a consent calendar, executive raises and...
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Central San Board Opposes PEPRA Pension Reform and Wildfire Recovery Plan The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors moved unanimously through a packed agenda Aug. 20, delivering sharp rebukes to Sacr...
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Board Approves Placing FY 2026-27 Sewer Charges on County Tax Roll Central Contra Costa Sanitary District's board held a brief special meeting to authorize the annual collection of sewer service charges through property...
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District Drops Labor Negotiations Training Over Recording Dispute The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board breezed through a short meeting Thursday but not before a notable standoff: a state mediator tapped to l...
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Central San Backs Vape Ban, Renews Federal Lobbying Deal, Braces for Developer Fight The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District board moved unanimously through a packed June 18 agenda, renewing a federal advocacy contra...
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Central San Adopts Annual Budget, Touts 1.9 Million Pounds of Hazardous Waste Collected The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District board moved swiftly through its June 4 meeting, unanimously adopting the FY 2026-27 budg...
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Central San Previews $271M Budget With $155M Capital Push and 4% Rate Hike The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District board received its most comprehensive fiscal blueprint of the year Wednesday — a $271 million spendin...
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Board Confirms $784 Sewer Rate as Staff Warns of Rising Capital Costs The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) Board of Directors met April 16 and unanimously confirmed a 4% sewer service charge increase...
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Board Freezes Its Own Pay, Receives Elite Compliance Reports at Central San The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors declined to give itself a raise, received two reports showcasing nationally recog...
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Board Tackles Developer Permitting Bills, Wastewater Diversion in Wide-Ranging Session Central San's board drew a line against Sacramento housing legislation that would fine agencies thousands per unit for slow plan rev...
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Central San Earns Seventh Statewide IT Excellence Award The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District board convened for a brisk March meeting anchored by a statewide honor for the district's information technology team an...
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Central San Earns Eighth Consecutive Budget Award, Outpaces Peers in Benchmarking The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) Board of Directors received a pair of reports reinforcing the district's operati...
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