Cindy Tuck, State Legislative Director

Cindy Tuck joined ACWA in March 2011 as state legislative director. In this position, she leads the association’s State Legislative Department and, along with the legislative team, represents the interests of ACWA members before the California Legislature and the Governor’s office.

Tuck has more than two decades of experience developing and implementing legislation and regulations involving water and other environmental issues. Prior to joining ACWA, she served as undersecretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) and as assistant secretary for policy, advising the agency secretary on water quality, air quality, pesticides and climate issues. She also served as a liaison to the State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

She is a licensed civil engineer and an attorney. She holds a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and a master of science degree in environmental engineering from the University of Illinois. She also holds a juris doctorate degree from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, and is a member of the State Bar.