MWDOC Honors Director for More Than Two Decades of Service at Metropolitan by Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Nov 21, 2025 Member Submitted News FOUNTAIN VALLEY — The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) announced that Director Larry D. Dick, MWDOC’s longest-tenured Metropolitan representative and the Dean of the District’s Delegation, will retire from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan). Director Dick has served on the Metropolitan Board for 22 years, helping guide the region through an era marked by historic challenges, major policy decisions, and evolving water-resource needs. Since his appointment in 2003, Director Dick has represented Orange County with steadfast commitment and a deep understanding of Metropolitan’s unique regional responsibility. Throughout his tenure, Director Dick has served as chair of several committees at Metropolitan and as Vice Chairman of the Board. He has also played a key role in several major initiatives, including the addition of the tunnel to the Diamond Valley Lake reservoir and significant upgrades to the Weymouth Water Treatment Plant. “Larry’s service to Metropolitan and to Orange County has been nothing short of extraordinary,” said MWDOC Board President Bob McVicker. “His contributions have helped shape a more resilient water future for millions of Southern Californians. We are profoundly grateful for his 22 years of leadership at Metropolitan and look forward to his continued service on the MWDOC Board.” Director Dick has consistently emphasized that every decision made at Metropolitan affects a vast and diverse region, and he has demonstrated unwavering dedication to ensuring Orange County and the greater Southern California community receive a safe, clean, and reliable water supply. This commitment also extended to support long-term water reliability for the region’s businesses and agricultural communities, sectors that depend on sustainable water management to thrive. Director Dick has also been a vocal advocate for Metropolitan’s core mission: acquiring, treating, and delivering water to Southern California. He encouraged regional collaboration and thoughtful, long-term decision-making, frequently noting that the agency’s scale and complexity require Directors to think far beyond local boundaries. Reflecting on his service, Director Dick stated, “It has been an honor to serve the people of Orange County and work alongside dedicated colleagues from across Southern California. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and I leave Metropolitan confident in the leadership of our new General Manager, Shivaji Deshmukh and the agency’s ability to continue securing a reliable and sustainable water future for our homes, businesses, and agriculture. If Met is strong, the region will be fine. Period.” Director Dick will continue his service on the MWDOC Board of Directors, where he has represented Division 2 since 2000. Learn more about Director Dick at mwdoc.com/leadership/larry-d-dick/.
