Locunity/Coastside County Water District, CA
Coastside County Water District was formed in 1947 and provides treated water to the City of Half Moon Bay and to the unincorporated communities of Princeton, Miramar and El Granada.
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Recent updates from Governing Board
The district plans to post the GM recruitment brochure by mid-June, close applications July 13, hold first interviews the week of August 10, and aim for a September selection.
Why it matters: Securing the next general manager by September would allow a critical three-month overlap with retiring GM Rogren before her March 2027 departure.
The board ratified a $49,000 change order for treatment plant access road paving and heard a comprehensive update on the near-complete Carter Hill tank project.
Why it matters: The district's flagship infrastructure project is entering its final phase with a public celebration planned for late July, marking a milestone in seismic and water supply resilience.
President Feldman announced his retirement from public service after nearly two decades, as the board called an election for three seats in Zones 1, 2, and 5.
Why it matters: With three of five board seats up for election—including two incumbents potentially departing—the district faces its most significant board turnover in years during a period of major infrastructure investment and GM transition.
The board approved the FY 2026-27 O&M budget projecting flat water sales at 504 million gallons and a $72.985M ten-year CIP that is $3.2M above the prior plan.
Why it matters: The budget confirms the third and final planned 8% rate increase in January 2027 while local water production at 40% of supply—up from a projected 30%—validates the district's investment in local sources.
The board approved a 1.75% cost-of-living adjustment tied to Bay Area CPI and publicly disclosed salaries for four senior positions as newly required by amended Government Code 54953.
Why it matters: New state transparency requirements now mandate verbal disclosure of department head salaries at public meetings; the GM salary will rise to $288,386 ahead of a succession search.
The district's AB 2561 public hearing showed an 8% vacancy rate with both openings reflecting positive internal promotions and 58% of staff having five or more years of tenure.
Why it matters: Strong retention and low vacancies demonstrate organizational health ahead of a leadership transition, with the general manager retiring in March 2027.
Board unanimously adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan projecting flat water demand through 2050 but potential 52% shortfalls in consecutive dry years under Bay Delta scenarios.
Why it matters: The plan reveals that if the Bay Delta plan is fully implemented, five consecutive dry years could cut supplies by more than half, underscoring the urgency of local supply investments and alternative agreements.
Director Coverdell reported that irrigation district requests for time extensions mean BAWSCA negotiations for a secure water source will likely take multiple election cycles.
Why it matters: Delays in securing a long-term water supply agreement leave the coast side reliant on existing SFPUC allocations that could be significantly curtailed under Bay Delta plan implementation.
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Feldman Announces Retirement After 17 Years as Board Approves Budget, Water Plan The Coastside County Water District board held a packed June 9 meeting that doubled as a milestone moment for the small coastal agency: **...
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$73M Capital Plan Looms Over Coastside Water District as Rate Hikes and Borrowing Debate Heats Up The Coastside County Water District board adopted a state-mandated water shortage plan and approved a final change order...
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Board Selects Alliance to Recruit Next General Manager The Coastside County Water District board took its most consequential governance step in years on April 14, unanimously choosing an executive search firm to find it...
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Coastside Water District Faces $34M–$350M Dam Fix as Board Says Farewell to Infrastructure Expert The Coastside County Water District (CCWD) Board said farewell to its longest-tenured infrastructure expert and absorbed...
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Water District Earns Clean Audit, Eyes Rate Review as Sales Lag The Coastside County Water District's board covered a lot of ground on Jan. 13 — accepting a spotless financial audit, green-lighting $166,000 in engineeri...
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GM Announces Retirement as Board Modernizes Rules, Reshapes Committees The Coastside County Water District Board of Directors moved through a dense agenda Feb. 10 that blended long-deferred housekeeping — a first regula...
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