Juan Juarez (Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Commissioner Board Position 2, Washington, candidate 2025)
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Juan Juarez ran for election to the Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Commissioner Board Position 2 in Washington. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Juarez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Juan Juarez provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 16, 2025:
- Birth date: May 1, 2006
- High school: Thomas Jefferson High School
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Communications
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: Low Rates, High Standards, Clean Audits.
- Campaign website
- Campaign endorsements
Elections
General election
General election for Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Commissioner Board Position 2
Travis Baker and Juan Juarez ran in the general election for Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Commissioner Board Position 2 on November 4, 2025.
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Commissioner Board Position 2
Travis Baker, Jeff Coop, Juan Juarez, and Ilya Kukhar ran in the primary for Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Commissioner Board Position 2 on August 5, 2025.
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| Travis Baker (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Jeff Coop (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Juan Juarez (Nonpartisan) | |
| Ilya Kukhar (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Juan Juarez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Juarez's responses.
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I'm a dedicated public servant currently working as a Communications Aide for the Washington State Legislature, where I manage digital content and lead Spanish translation initiatives to make government more accessible to all residents. My professional experience includes work with the Washington State Republican Party, and I'm deeply committed to community engagement through roles like Speech and Debate Coach and hosting candidate forums.
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Smart Infrastructure
- Affordability
Clean water and reliable sewer service are fundamental to community health. My legislative experience taught me that essential services require sound financial management and strategic long-term planning.
I admire George H.W. Bush's approach to public service, particularly his focus on practical governance over partisan politics. His presidency demonstrated how effective leadership often means making difficult decisions based on evidence and long-term consequences rather than popular opinion or political advantage. Bush's background in multiple areas of government service - from Congress to the CIA to the Vice Presidency - gave him a deep understanding of how institutions work and the importance of competent administration. This resonates with my own experience across different levels of government, from party politics to legislative communications. What I most respect about his leadership style was his willingness to work across party lines and his understanding that good policy often requires compromise and collaboration. His moderate approach recognized that extreme positions rarely produce sustainable solutions to complex problems. At the utility district level, this translates to focusing on the technical and administrative aspects of water and sewer management rather than bringing partisan politics into infrastructure decisions. Bush understood that some issues transcend political ideology - they require competent management, fiscal discipline, and a commitment to serving all constituents regardless of their political affiliations. His emphasis on public service as a calling rather than a platform for personal advancement also reflects how I view the responsibility of serving on a utility board. The goal isn't to advance a political agenda but to ensure essential services are delivered effectively and efficiently to every resident in the community.
At the utility district level, the most important principle is treating ratepayers' money as carefully as your own, making decisions based on engineering data and fiscal analysis rather than political pressure. Elected officials must communicate clearly in multiple languages, provide plain-language explanations of operations, and maintain the kind of oversight that produces clean audits and responsible spending. Effective governance balances immediate needs with strategic planning, prioritizing preventive maintenance over costly emergency repairs while keeping rates affordable. A utility district's core mission is providing clean, reliable water and wastewater services. Officials must stay focused on this essential responsibility to ratepayers rather than getting distracted by broader political agendas.
The primary responsibility is guaranteeing that 112,000 residents receive clean drinking water and dependable wastewater treatment every day. This means rigorous oversight of our 22 wells, 12 storage tanks, and two treatment plants. Protecting ratepayers through responsible budgeting, maintaining Lakehaven's record of clean audits, and ensuring every infrastructure investment delivers maximum value. Rate increases should only occur when absolutely necessary and fully justified. Making strategic decisions about maintaining and upgrading 400 miles of water mains and 350 miles of sewer lines. This requires balancing current needs with long-term system reliability while preventing costly emergency repairs. Ensuring Lakehaven meets all state and federal water quality and environmental standards, protecting both public health and the district's operational licenses.
Lakehaven Commissioner Len Englund, Federal Way City Council President and former Risk Manager of Lakehaven Linda Kochmar, Federal Way City Council Member Jack Walsh, State Representative Gloria Mendoza, and State Representative Josh Penner
Financial transparency isn't optional in government - it's a fundamental responsibility to taxpayers and ratepayers. Having worked in the legislative process, I've seen how transparency builds public trust while opacity breeds suspicion and inefficiency. Lakehaven's record of clean audits demonstrates the kind of accountability that should be standard, not exceptional. Every expenditure should be documented, justified, and accessible to public review. Ratepayers deserve to understand not just how their money is spent, but why specific decisions were made and what alternatives were considered. Real accountability means more than just publishing budget documents - it requires presenting financial information in ways that ordinary residents can understand and evaluate. This includes clear explanations of rate structures, infrastructure investment priorities, and long-term financial planning. When I lead Spanish translation initiatives in the legislature, I see daily how language and complexity barriers can exclude community members from important discussions about their money. Government accountability also means elected officials taking responsibility for outcomes, not just intentions. If a project goes over budget or a system fails, the public deserves honest explanations and corrective action plans, not excuses or finger-pointing. At the utility district level, this accountability is especially important because residents have no choice about their service provider. Unlike other businesses, Lakehaven operates as a monopoly, which creates an even greater obligation to demonstrate responsible stewardship of public resources and transparent decision-making processes.
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Other survey responses
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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