Jay Boatwright

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Jay Boatwright

Nonpartisan

Sacramento Suburban Water District Board District 2

Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

3

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Appointed

January 10, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Oregon State University, 1978

Personal

Birthplace

Salem, Ore.

Profession

Project manager

Contact

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Jay Boatwright is a member of the Sacramento Suburban Water District in California, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2028.

Boatwright won re-election to the Sacramento Suburban Water District to represent District 2 in California outright after the general election on November 5, 2024, was canceled.

Biography

Jay Boatwright was born in Salem, Oregon. He earned a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University in 1978. His career experience includes working as a project manager and executive in the commercial and utility construction industry. Boatwright has served on the Oregon State University Alumni Association Board of Directors and as president and treasurer of the Rotary Club of Carmichael.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Sacramento County, California (2024)

General election

The general election was canceled. Jay Boatwright (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Boatwright in this election.

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Sacramento County, California (2022)

General election

Special general election for Sacramento Suburban Water District Board District 2

Incumbent Jay Boatwright defeated Michael Modula in the special general election for Sacramento Suburban Water District Board District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jay Boatwright (Nonpartisan)	73.3	5,178
	Submit photo	Michael Modula (Nonpartisan)	26.7	1,890

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,068
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a 40-year resident of Division 2, a Construction Engineering Management graduate of Oregon State University, with a 42-year construction career as a project manager, company executive and business owner. I bring the private industry perspective to the Board.

I have been active in the community for many years, as a 38-year member of Carmichael Rotary, and currently serve on the Oregon State University Alumni Association Board of Directors. Past service includes Arden Arcade Community Planning Advisory Council, San Juan Unified School District’s Facilities, Transportation and Finance committee, and the Fulton-El Camino Swim Team Parent Board,

I will continue to focus on providing responsible stewardship as we progress with upgrades to our water capital infrastructure and develop new water sources, being mindful of costs and your rates. My job is to make sure our District continues to deliver a high quality, reliable supply of water and superior customer service at the lowest responsible water rate.

Our water is a precious resource and active stewardship is important.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am fiscally conservative, with a keen interest in effectively managing our capital infrastructure.
• We should consider consolidating some of the multiple water agencies we now have in Sacramento, as long as it is beneficial to the ratepayers of SSWD.
• Water is a precious resource. In addition to conservation, we need develop other sources of water.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about our water infrastructure, both production (water sources) and distribution, and the long term maintenance and upgrades as necessary to provide a safe, secure and reliable water system.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a fiscal conservative, but will endeavor to commit the resources necessary to properly maintain our water systems.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The responsibility of the person elected to the Sacramento Suburban Water District Board of Directors is to represent the ratepayers as we maintain our water system and provide a safe and adequate water supply at a reasonable cost.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the first Mercury space flight. I was 5 at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Besides picking beans and berries as a child, i held a morning paper route for 3 years.

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