On July 22, 2025, a vacancy in Division Three (3) of the Board of Directors of the Valley Center Municipal Water District became effective. The Board of Directors will consider appointing a qualified candidate to the vacant position to complete the current term (ending December 2026).
Interested persons who are registered voters residing in Election Division 3 (Generally bounded by the District’s northern and eastern jurisdictional boundaries; N. Lake Wohlford Road, Calle de Vista, and Cool Water Ranch Road to the south, extending east to N. Lake Wohlford Road; and Valley Center Road and Cole Grade Road on the west.), may submit a letter of interest, along with their experience and qualifications, to VCMWD Board Secretary: • In person 29300 Valley Center Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, • By mail to P.O. Box 67, Valley Center, 92082, or
• By email to boardsecretary@vcmwd.org, or by phone at 760-735-4517.
Candidate Interest letters must be received by 3:30 PM, Friday, August 29, 2025.The Board of Directors will consider appointment to the Division 3 vacancy at a Regular Board Meeting of Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Persons wanting to verify residency within Division 3 or needing additional information about the Board position may contact the Board Secretary by phone at 760-735-4517, or by email to boardsecretary@vcmwd.org.
Notice of Vacancy
A five-member Board of Directors, elected from geographic division, governs the District. The Board manages through an appointed general manager and four department heads.
The Board meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 2:00 P.M. in the Board room at the District offices, 29300 Valley Center Road, Valley Center, California.
Monday holidays will postpone meetings until Tuesday.
Enrico is an avocado grower and pest control advisor for area citrus and avocado groves. In addition to his Board duties, he serves as President on the San Diego County Farm Bureau, is a member of the California State Farm Bureau Water Committee and the Agricultural Committee of the Association of California Water Agencies, a statewide water association. Enrico is a 1996 graduate of UC Riverside and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.
Election Division: Four Occupation: Farmer Since 2016
A Valley Center native, Daniel grew up on his family’s Avocado Ranch, attending local schools. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, he earned a degree in BioResource and Agricultural Engineering. Employed with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Escondido since 2010, he assists landowners throughout SD County in improving irrigation efficiency and reducing soil erosion. He is a Licensed Civil Engineer and Certified Conservation Planner.
Election Division: Five Occupation: Agricultural Engineer Since 2018
A resident of Valley Center since 1979, Oliver Smith is an electronics engineer with a national firm developing and manufacturing medical equipment. He came to the District Board of Directors after serving 12 years on the Valley Center Fire Protection District Board of Directors and 12 years as Chairman of the Valley Center Community Planning Group.
Election Division: Three Occupation: Electronics Engineer Since 2018
Cooper Ness a fifth-generation Valley Center native, who now manages the family’s iconic “Bates Nut Farm.”, a landmark of the Valley Center Community for over 100 years. In addition to being a Manager of one of the most recognizable agricultural farms in the region, Cooper has an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration.
Election Division: Two Occupation: Retail Manager Since 2022
Alysha is the third generation of her farming family to live in Valley Center. She has a degree in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis and has worked in the wine and vineyard industry for over 15 years. She teaches winemaking, vineyard production and plant science at Mira Costa College. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Farm Bureau and the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation.
Election Division: One Occupation: Viticulturalist Since 2024
Division Boundary (PDF File)