Rancho Water Board Director Carol Lee Gonzales-Brady Elected as ACWA’s Vice President by Rancho Water Sep 30, 2025 Member Submitted News TEMECULA – Rancho California Water District (Rancho Water/District) proudly announces that its Board Member, Carol Lee Gonzales-Brady, has been elected Vice President of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), the nation’s largest statewide coalition of public water agencies. Gonzales-Brady will begin her two-year term on January 1, 2026. Gonzales-Brady, who has served on the Rancho Water Board of Directors since 2017 and completed two terms as Board President, brings a wealth of experience to her new statewide leadership role. In addition to her service with Rancho Water, she has held leadership positions within ACWA as the Region 9 Vice Chair, Executive Committee member, and Board of Directors member, as well as serving on multiple task forces and committees including the Southern California Water Coalition (SCWC), the Urban Water Institute (UWI), ACWA/JPIA, and the Riverside County Resource Conservation District. “I am deeply honored to serve as Vice President of ACWA,” said Gonzales-Brady. “California faces complex water challenges, but by working together, we can build sustainable, innovative solutions that protect our most precious resource. I look forward to serving our members statewide and advancing policies that benefit communities, businesses, and agriculture throughout California.” Rancho Water’s General Manager, Jason Martin, praised Gonzales-Brady’s election, saying, “Director Gonzales-Brady is a proven leader who has dedicated her career to ensuring reliable and sustainable water supplies for our region and beyond. Her election as ACWA Vice President is a reflection of her vision, experience, and commitment to California’s water future. Rancho Water is proud to have her representing not only our community but the entire state.” With approximately 470 public agency members, ACWA represents about 90% of the water delivered in California, advocating for sound water policy and supporting agencies statewide. For more information about Director Gonzales-Brady’s qualifications, visit RanchoWater.com/ACWAVP.
