Dennis Yang is running for the Walnut Valley Water District Board in Division 5. The nonpartisan seat is on the Nov. 3, 2026, California General Election ballot to fill the rest of an unexpired term, according to BallotReady election data.

Michael Yen-Ting Lin, also nonpartisan, is the other certified candidate in the race, according to BallotReady.

Candidate information

  • Name: Dennis Yang
  • Party: Nonpartisan
  • Office sought: Walnut Valley Water District Board, Division 5
  • Residency: Yang has lived in the district's service area since 2002, according to his campaign website.

Experience and public service

Yang serves as chief information officer at a nonprofit trade association and as treasurer on a homeowners association board, according to his campaign website.

On the issues

Yang listed five broad priorities on his campaign website: affordable water rates, safe and reliable water supply, fiscal responsibility, emergency preparedness and smart technology, and better customer service and accountability. His platform does not include specific cost figures, timelines or implementation plans.

Yang said he would review rates, budgets and capital projects to protect ratepayers and manage reserves prudently. He also said he would strengthen cybersecurity and operational resilience and improve communication with residents.

Endorsements

Dennis Yang’s campaign lists endorsements from Diamond Bar Mayor Steve Tye, Mayor Pro Tem Ruth Low, Councilmember Andrew Chou and Walnut Councilmember Ritchie Cajulis.

Supporters in the water sector include Walnut Valley Water District Director Scarlett Kwong; Three Valleys Municipal Water District directors Jody Roberto, Carlos Goytia and Jorge Marquez; and water district leaders Juan Garza and James Crawford. Yang also lists support from Walnut Valley Unified School District trustees Cindy Ruiz and Helen Hall, Sunny Slope Water Company General Manager Kenneth Tcheng and Rotary Club of Walnut Valley President Jovy Malonzo

Division 5 voters will see this race on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Candidate responses are drawn from Yang's campaign website. The Platinum Tribune did not interview the candidate for this profile.