Mike Murchison is running for the Southern California Water Replenishment Board Division 3 seat in the Nov. 3 general election. The nonpartisan race includes three other candidates: Al Austin, Tonia Reyes Uranga and Tracy Burns.
Murchison, who describes himself as a water preservation consultant, said on his campaign website he wants to protect groundwater basins, invest in replenishment and ensure an affordable water supply.
Candidate information
- Name: Mike Murchison
- Birthplace: Long Beach, California
Experience and public service
Murchison describes himself as a water preservation advocate and consultant at Murchison Consulting, according to the LA County Registrar-Recorder candidate list.
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Murchison's campaign website responses.
Water affordability and groundwater protection
Murchison said he has dedicated his career to bringing together communities, public agencies and environmental stakeholders to solve complex water infrastructure and conservation challenges. He said he would use that experience to protect groundwater basins, invest in replenishment and ensure a reliable, affordable water supply for future generations.
Fiscal responsibility and public spending transparency
Murchison said every dollar should be accounted for and that spending should be transparent. He said infrastructure investments should deliver results. He pledged to bring fiscal responsibility and an independent perspective, along with transparent decision-making and careful oversight of public funds. He said he would work collaboratively with local cities, water agencies, businesses and residents.
Long-term water sustainability and climate change
Murchison said the region must create a sustainable system that protects water resources as it continues to face record droughts and climate change.
Endorsements
Mike Murchison’s campaign for the Water Replenishment District Board is endorsed by local elected officials, former public officials, and labor and business organizations.
Supporters include the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters and the Long Beach Restaurant Association; Long Beach Councilmembers Mary Zendejas, Cindy Allen, Daryl Supernaw, and Dr. Joni Ricks Oddie; and Los Angeles Councilmember Tim McOsker.
Murchison also lists endorsements from Artesia leaders Rene Trevino, Melissa Ramoso, Ali Taj, Zeel Ahir, and Monica Manalo, and Signal Hill leaders Tina Hansen, Charlie Honeycutt, Keir Jones, Lori Woods, and Robert Copeland. Former councilmembers Gary DeLong, Rae Gabelich, Joe Buscaino, and Rudy Svorinich round out a coalition spanning several communities served by the district.
Candidate responses were drawn from Murchison's campaign website and the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk candidate filing. The South Bay Tide did not interview the candidate for this profile.
