Re-Elect Director Erik A. Groset

Re-Elect Director Erik A. Groset for Vallecitos Water District Division 4

Hello, I'm Erik Groset, and I'd love to earn your vote and continued trust as I run for re-election on Vallecitos Water District - Division 4 Board of Directors.

Water Rate Hikes are on the table for next month. I will vote NO on them. I will post the video of me voting NO to social media. We can do better without raising rates by looking inwards for cost savings, not asking you for more money. You know exactly what you’re getting when you vote Erik A. Groset.

1. Proven Leadership

During my 2 years on the board, your water bill has remained predictably low. Now, with potential county water price increases, proven leadership is more important than ever.

2. Clean Affordable Water for All

Water should remain affordable. I'm proud that it's still just a little over a penny per gallon. Support me to keep it that way.

3. Keep Politics Out Of Water

There's no reason to bring partisanship into water. Everyone deserves affordable and clean water. When people bring their politics into water, it becomes more expensive for everybody.

4. Transparency

I'm a Vallecitos customer just like you. Here's my water bill for our house (August, 2024). We conserve with drought-friendly landscaping, smart sprinkler controller technology, and carefully monitoring our usage.

5. Thinking Outside the Box

As a startup entrepreneur, I know that problems can be solved creatively and not expensively. I consistently advocate for ways our district can work smarter and more efficiently without raising rates whenever possible.

Map of Division 4 / District Tours / Water Quality Report / Native Seed Library / Water Rebates

Erik A. Groset's Top 10 Accomplishments as Your Vallecitos Water District Director:

Kept Water Rates Low: Helped generate $4.5M (this year) and $1.5M (last year) in additional revenue by realigning our reserve fund investments, preventing rate hikes while improving infrastructure.
Removed Dangerous Chlorine Gas at Meadowlark: Successfully transitioned the Meadowlark Reclamation Facility from using hazardous chlorine gas to safe, environmentally friendly liquid bleach, ensuring community safety.
Voted Against Rate Increases: Stood up for ratepayers, voting against unnecessary rate hikes and advocating for operational efficiency.
Opened South Lake San Marcos Par k: Advocated for opening this beautiful 10-acre public park, offering new recreational space for our community.
Installed a New HeloPod for Wildfire Protection: Worked with the City of San Marcos and CalFire to install a HeloPod, allowing helicopters to refill water tanks four times faster to fight wildfires and protect homes.
Implemented Smart Infrastructure Improvements: Focused on cost-effective solutions that achieve the same results for less, ensuring that we work smarter, not more expensively, for infrastructure projects.
Launched Free Native Seed Library: Encouraged sustainable landscaping and biodiversity with the introduction of a Free Native Seed Library for residents at Vallecitos HQ.
Rescinded Decades-Old Drought Conditions: First time in decades the District lifted drought restrictions, ensuring that policy reflects current water availability.
Secured $6M in Grant Funding for Meadowlark Expansion: Facilitated an expansion that increased reclaimed water output from 5 to 6.5 million gallons per day, boosting local water supply reliability.
Increased Transparency & Accountability: I publish our house's water bill online, pushed for increased email retention policies, and attend CSDA leadership classes to ensure I'm always serving you with integrity and accountability.

I give credit to the hardworking staff at Vallecitos Water District and my fellow board members for turning these directives into reality. Together, we've made significant strides in serving our community. I will continue to work tirelessly to seek internal efficiencies and smart solutions, ensuring we avoid unnecessary rate increases.