Ron has lived in Lake Forest Park since 1957. After retiring from his family-owned automotive repair shop and service station (which he ran for over 30 years), he still makes a point to check in regularly to make sure everything’s going well… just one of the traits that we at the District truly appreciate in his service as a Commissioner.

Ron first became interested in the workings of our Water District in the early 1960s, and began attending our Board meetings. When a vacancy arose on our Board roughly ten years later, his familiarity with our operations was a large part of the reason he was appointed to fill that position. Within a year, he ran for the position and was officially elected to the Board—a position he has now held for over fifty years.

Ron’s deep interest in water policy has led to his involvement on behalf of the District at the regional level, where he has been working on long-term water supply issues. For over 10 years, he was closely involved with Suburban Cities and the City of Seattle to develop a regional water group.

Ron finds the work of the District compelling and rewarding: “The complexities are fascinating. I’ve gained so much knowledge about something that most people take for granted. When I first became a Commissioner, the issues surrounding water all seemed relatively simple, but these days it’s anything but… it’s very complex. My goal continues to be about making decisions that will be in the best long-term interest of our community.”

Ron believes the rewards for being a Commissioner at North City Water District is the ability to do something meaningful for his community. He particularly enjoys the camaraderie in working with others on issues of common interest, and the intellectual challenge of making proactive, long-range decisions about water.

Learn more about our other Commissioners:

> Charlotte Haines
> Patty Hale