In a unanimous vote, the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors have appointed Director Gary Melton, as President of the Board. The Board also unanimously appointed Director Bob Kiley as Vice President.

“We have interesting and exciting things to accomplish this year,” said Melton, regarding the search for a new General Manager and the upcoming organizational and efficiency studies that the District is to undertake. “It’s an honor to serve on this Board and I am looking forward to the year ahead.”

Melton and Kiley were first elected to the Board in November of 2010, after both served on the YLWD Citizens Advisory Committee.

President Melton and his wife Lynn own and operate Joaquin's Mexican Restaurant in Yorba Linda. He also spent 20 years as a Marketing Manager for Pacific Bell. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

Melton Appointed Board President

Congratulations to this year’s winning artist, Tyler Yang, a second grader in Mrs. Lyman’s class at Mabel Paine Elementary.

Tyler’s artwork will be featured on the inside label of YLWD’s bottled water for the next year.  After nearly 3,300 online votes were counted, Yang’s “Water Rocks” edged out third grader Erin Nichols of Linda Vista Elementary, with second grader, Brynn Beauchamp from Friends Christian School coming in third.

Thanks to all the students who participated and to everyone who voted!!!

Board Recognizes 2012 Contest Winner