Mike Murchison is running for the Southern California Water Replenishment Board Division 3 seat in the Nov. 3 general election. The nonpartisan race also includes Al Austin, Tonia Reyes Uranga and Tracy Burns, according to the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk candidate list.
Candidate information
- Name: Mike Murchison
- Party: Nonpartisan
- Birthplace: Long Beach, California
- Occupation: Water preservation advocate and consultant, Murchison Consulting (as stated by the candidate)
Experience and public service
Murchison describes himself as a water preservation advocate and consultant at Murchison Consulting, according to his filing with the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. His campaign website says he has spent his career "bringing together communities, public agencies, and environmental stakeholders to solve complex water infrastructure and conservation challenges."
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Murchison's campaign website responses.
Water affordability and groundwater protection
Murchison said he would use his experience to protect our groundwater basins, invest wisely in replenishment and ensure a reliable, affordable water supply for future generations.
Fiscal responsibility and public spending transparency
Murchison said every dollar should be accounted for and that infrastructure investments should deliver results. He said he would bring "practical problem-solving, fiscal responsibility, and an independent perspective" to the board. He also called for transparent decision-making, careful oversight of public funds and collaboration with local cities, water agencies, businesses and residents.
Long-term water sustainability and climate change
Murchison said the region must create a sustainable system that protects our water resources as it continues to battle record droughts and climate change.
Candidate responses were drawn from Murchison's campaign website and his filing with the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
