Dennis Yang is running for the Walnut Valley Water District Board Division 5 seat in the Nov. 3, 2026, California General Election. The nonpartisan race is for the rest of an unexpired term, according to BallotReady election data.
Michael Yen-Ting Lin is also running for the seat.
Candidate information
- Name: Dennis Yang
- Party: Nonpartisan
- Office sought: Walnut Valley Water District Board, Division 5
- Residence: Yang said he has been a resident of the Walnut Valley Water District service area since 2002.
Experience and public service
Yang said he serves as chief information officer at a nonprofit trade association, a role that involves overseeing technology operations. He also said he serves as treasurer on a homeowners association board of directors, where he said he handles financial oversight at the community level.
On the issues
Yang's stated priorities, according to his campaign website, center on five areas:
Affordable water: Yang said he would push for close scrutiny of water rates, budgets and capital projects. He said his goal is to keep costs in check for ratepayers by examining how the district sets its rates and where it spends money on construction and upgrades.
Safe, reliable water: Yang said he backs investment in water infrastructure to keep the district's supply dependable over the long term. He described long-term water reliability as a core concern for the district's future.
Fiscal responsibility: Yang said he wants tighter oversight of the district's financial reserves. He said the district should face clear accountability for how it spends public dollars, and that reserve funds should be managed with close attention to their intended purpose.
Preparedness and smart technology: Yang said he would work to strengthen the district's emergency preparedness and cybersecurity protections. He also listed operational resilience and responsible use of technology as priorities, saying the district should be ready for disruptions and adopt tools that improve day-to-day service delivery.
Customer service and accountability: Yang said he would focus on listening to residents and improving how the district communicates with the public. He described transparent, accessible leadership as a goal for the board, saying residents deserve direct answers and clear information about district decisions.
Candidate responses were gathered through a candidate questionnaire and the candidate's campaign website. Responses reflect the candidate's own statements and have not been independently verified unless otherwise noted. No endorsements were provided in the candidate's responses.
