Pleasanton man joins Zone 7 Water Board Pleasanton man joins Zone 7 Water Board (January 20, 2006)

Resident is unanimous pick of current directors

Pleasanton's Christopher Moore--sworn in this week as the newest member of the Zone 7 Water Board--has a platinum resume. Not only is he an attorney with a degree in environmental law, he also has a degree in justice administration. He was honored in 1999 with a Fellowship that sent him to the White House as counsel to then-Attorney General Janet Reno. He also studied police accountability through a Fulbright Police Research Fellowship at Scotland Yard.

A 20-year resident of Pleasanton, Moore is a lieutenant with the San Jose Police Department. He was one of five candidates for the Water Board appointment and won the board's unanimous support.

Avocationally, Moore enjoys backpacking and is especially interested in the recreational trails component of the board's work on flood control. Flood control and safe drinking water are his highest priorities, he told the directors.

Other candidates included Pleasanton resident Gary Cook who is a retired environmental chemist. Three Livermore residents--two engineers and a geochemist at Livermore Lab--also threw their hats in the ring.

Having experienced a water shortage growing up, Moore said he never discounts the importance of water as a California resource. He sees protecting groundwater quality and aquifers as an ongoing challenge and said, "I look forward to working with the other Directors and the Zone 7 staff to continue to provide a reliable high quality water supply and effective flood control for residents of the Tri-Valley."

Moore will fill out the term of John Marchard, which ends June 30. Marchard has been elected to the Livermore City Council. Moore said, "I am grateful to the Zone 7 Board for selecting me from among the excellent list of candidates that sought the position."

Moore's management background includes administering personnel issues for San Jose's 1800-member police force. Currently, he is the department's technical administrator.

The versatile Moore has participated in several Water Education Foundation tours and gained firsthand knowledge of issues such as water supply, water quality, environmental restoration, flood management, groundwater and water conservation.

John Griel, president of Zone 7's Board of Directors, said, "Mr. Moore brings a unique combination of understanding big-picture water management issues and first-hand experience at all levels of government."

Moore plans to run in the June election when his present term expires and said he has no interest in any other office.

By charter, those interested in serving on the Zone 7 board must own real estate within its service area and be qualified to vote.

Zone 7 Water Agency is one of 10 active zones of the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. It supplies water to 183,000 people in eastern Alameda County, including Pleasanton. According to Agency information, treated water is sold wholesale to Pleasanton for household and business use. Untreated water is distributed to golf courses and agricultural operations.

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