Al Nederhood
2020 - Present
2026
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Al Nederhood is a member of the Municipal Water District of Orange County in California, representing District 1. He assumed office on December 4, 2020. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Nederhood ran for election to the Orange County Water District to represent District 3 in California. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Nederhood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Al Nederhood was born in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a high school diploma from Western Union High School, a bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1972, and a master's degree from Central Michigan University in 2005. He has also attended classes at California State University, Fresno. Nederhood's professional experience includes working as the president of Kid Works, a nonprofit in Santa Ana, California. He has also been on the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors and has a Life Teaching Credential for grades 7-12.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2024)
General election
General election for Orange County Water District District 3
Incumbent Roger Yoh defeated Al Nederhood and Monique Davis in the general election for Orange County Water District District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Roger Yoh (Nonpartisan) | 48.0 | 41,563 | |
 | Al Nederhood (Nonpartisan)  | 30.5 | 26,449 | |
| Monique Davis (Nonpartisan) | 21.5 | 18,627 | ||
| Total votes: 86,639 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Al Nederhood (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2020)
General election
Special general election for Municipal Water District of Orange County District 1
Al Nederhood defeated Scott Hupp and Fred Smith in the special general election for Municipal Water District of Orange County District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Al Nederhood (Nonpartisan) | 60.6 | 82,669 |
| Scott Hupp (Nonpartisan) | 20.1 | 27,408 | ||
| Fred Smith (Nonpartisan) | 19.3 | 26,353 | ||
| Total votes: 136,430 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Al Nederhood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nederhood's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My unique experience at the local (YLWD) and regional (MWDOC) levels means you’ll get the most knowledgeable representation at the OC Water District (OCWD). The nation’s first Heli-Hydrant to fight wild fires was installed because as a Board member for the YLWD, I championed this transformational equipment. I currently serve on the Board for the largest water provider in OC, MWDOC, where I represent Yorba Linda, Brea, Placentia, La Habra, Buena Park and La Palma. My priorities are to insure plentiful, safe water at a reasonable cost. Your vote will bring my experienced, cost-conscious approach to the Orange County Water District (OCWD). Your vote will insure integrity and cost-effective actions while maintaining a reliable, plentiful supply of water for Orange County. You and OCWD deserve a fresh perspective and an active approach to reasonable cost controls. I’m committed to making that happen for you.
I would appreciate your vote. Thank you.- Provide experienced, effective leadership and oversight so OCWD is a cost-effective water provider. As one member of 10 for the Orange County Water District Board you can trust that I will ask the right questions to make sure your rate dollars are spent wisely.
- Insure plentiful, safe water for all of Orange County
- While on the Board of Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) for 4 years I was a leader in providing over $2 million in refunds to rate payers while insuring the very best quality water. The nation's first heli-hydrant to fight wildfires was created through my leadership while on the YLWD Board.
While on the Board of the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) during the last 4 years, I lead in refunding over $3 million to water districts and cities from excess reserves.
I will provide the same type of careful, thoughtful leadership if you elect me to the Board of the Orange County Water District (OCWD).
Ensuring smart policies and effective expenditures and investments that result in plentiful, safe water so we can enjoy life in Orange County is my number one priority.
Having the courage to ask the right, tough questions of the OC Water Department leadership and staff sheds light on the best path forward that includes safe, plentiful water supplies.
I have been deeply involved in water boards for the last 8 years, 4 at the local level and 4 at the OC county and southern California level, so I'm experienced in the history, issues and challenges facing our water world.
https://electalnederhood.com/endorsements/
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2022
Al Nederhood did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Al Nederhood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nederhood's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm privileged to currently represent most or potions of Placentia and Yorba Linda and look forward to represent Buena Park, Brea, La Habra and La Palma.
As a retired college President, successful businessman and CEO of a nonprofit, I understand what it takes to run a large organization. As recognition of my experience and four years on the water board, I have been enthusiastically endorsed by many elected officials.
As an elected Board Member of the largest water District in north Orange County, I: Passed balanced budgets. Reduced unfunded pension liabilities. Focused financial resources on infrastructure needs.
- Safe drinking water
- Reliable supplies of drinking water
- Properly funded and managed water infrastructure to supply water
Passed balanced budgets.Provided 2 refunds to ratepayers.
Reduced unfunded pension liabilities.
Focused financial resources on infrastructure needs.
Protecting and developing these water supplies is one of the most important responsibilities in Southern California.
Billy Graham inspired me based on his incorruptible life and spiritual message.
Ernie Banks was my sports ideal as I grew up.
Thomas Sowell is an intellectual who seeks the facts and speaks honestly and courageously to them.
Being an active, continuous learner.
Honesty.
Effective listener.
Respecting other's views and experience.
Working hard to understand issues and investigating problems.
Being open to knew ideas and solutions.
Being a problem solver.
Building consensus.
Seeking the facts.
Being an active, continuous learner.
Honesty.
Effective listener.
Respecting other's views and experience.
Working hard to understand issues and investigating problems.
Being open to knew ideas and solutions.
Being a problem solver.
Building consensus.
Being an active, continuous learner.
Honesty.
Effective listener.
Respecting other's views and experience.
Working hard to understand issues and investigating problems.
Being open to knew ideas and solutions.
Being a problem solver.
Building consensus.
Protecting and developing these water supplies is one of the most important responsibilities in Southern California.
This knowledge and experience in the water world is vital to providing effective leadership to MWDOC, Orange County and Southern California.
This knowledge and experience in the water world is vital to providing effective leadership to MWDOC, Orange County and Southern California.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Orange County Water District District 3 |
Officeholder Municipal Water District of Orange County District 1 |
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