When voting for the two open positions on the Sanitary Board, you do have a choice. However, there are only two candidates with solid records of “job-related” achievement - Gregg Dudash and Tom Reski.

Fiscal responsibility: While Tom and Greg have been Board members, user fees have barely kept pace with the cost of living. Since 2000, while fees have been raised, there have been several three- and four-year periods with no increases at all. The District’s property taxes for the current fiscal year will actually be less than they were in 2007.

Cutting-edge technology: The Board constantly looks for ways to improve how the District does its job. For example, at the September Board meeting, the Board had a 45-minute presentation by an expert who is developing a new technology to lower the salt that comes into the District’s treatment plant from water softeners.

Highest grade reclaimed water: Just for the record, the District already exceeds the State standards for its reclaimed water; class A Plus. So, you can’t get higher than the highest grade of effluent.

Specifics: This year the District redid its personnel policies. Gregg’s background in personnel, with the largest sanitary district in the country, was an incredible resource. Recently the District Board had to replace its highly regarded 30-year District Manager, Ron Huber, when he retired. Tom strongly recommended Dana Trompke to be the new District Manager because he was professionally familiar with her work.

The Sanitary District operates 24/7/365, as it must. It runs very well in no small part because of technically competent and fiscally sound Board leadership. Competence matters. Experience matters.

Gregg and Tom deserve to be re-elected to continue their efficient and effective leadership.