Ray Hiemstra

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Ray Hiemstra

Nonpartisan

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Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

California State University, Long Beach, 1998

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Ray Hiemstra ran for election to the Orange County Water District to represent District 1 in California. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Hiemstra completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ray Hiemstra earned a bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1998.

Elections

2022

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

General election

General election for Orange County Water District District 1

Incumbent Dina Nguyen defeated Ray Hiemstra in the general election for Orange County Water District District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dina Nguyen (Nonpartisan)	68.1	27,528
		Ray Hiemstra (Nonpartisan)	31.9	12,920

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 40,448
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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ray Hiemstra completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hiemstra's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have twenty-two years of experience in protecting preserving and restoring water quality through my work at Orange County Coastkeeper. This work includes developing and implementing water policy, water monitoring, and enforcement of clean water laws. I also work with local cities and water agencies on water conservation and supply issues and have run water conservation workshops in Garden Grove.

I represent the public on the California Water Monitoring Council, a state committee that integrates and coordinates water quality and ecosystem monitoring, assessment, and reporting. I am also a member of the UCI PFAS Health Study Citizens Advisory Panel. This study is investigating how drinking water that contains PFAS (a non-stick chemical coating) may affect the health of Orange County residents. I am running for Orange County Water District Director because Garden Grove needs an active and informed voice for clean water and lower rates. As Director I will focus on water conservation and proven, cost-effective local water supply strategies to insure a sustainable water supply for Garden Grove. I will also make communication with you a priority, as listening to your concerns and ideas will allow me to better represent you. See more at my website www.rayforwater.com

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?

• It is time for a change in water management inn Orange County
• Clean Water is a human right and I will ensure clean water for all.
• Keeping water costs as low as possible is a priority for me

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I was raised that community service is important. Throughout my life, I have participated in community groups related to environmental protection and most recently, social equity.

My public service record includes both government and community service activities. I currently serve as the public member of the California Water Monitoring Council which has the mandate to develop specific recommendations to improve the coordination and cost-effectiveness of water quality and ecosystem monitoring and assessment, enhance the integration of monitoring data across departments and agencies, and increase public accessibility to monitoring data and assessment information. I also serve on the Santa Ana River Conservancy Advisory Board which is tasked with offering advice, expertise, support, or service to the Santa Ana River Conservancy.

My community service record includes working with environmental groups including the Sierra Club, where I Chair the Orange County Conservation Committee and Co-Chair the Orange County Political Committee. I am also a member of the Advisory Board for Orange County Environmental Justice which advocates for wide ranging environmental protection and justice protections.

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