Half Moon Bay board elects officers for 2026 and highlights unanimous regional water‑supply amendment

The Half Moon Bay County Water District board voted to appoint Bob (first name provided in the meeting) as board chair and John (first name provided in the meeting) as vice chair beginning in 2026 after nominations and a roll‑call vote.

Directors then recognized the outgoing chair and praised the board and staff for a strong year of infrastructure and organizational work. Several members singled out the outgoing chair’s technical knowledge and the staff’s role in delivering projects.

In other business, staff reported that BosCo agencies unanimously approved an amended and restated water‑supply agreement intended to adjust drought allocation calculations so that districts with larger local sources are not disproportionately punished in cutback scenarios. Board members credited staffers Mary and Kathleen for persistent advocacy that led to the unanimous amendment; directors said the change should align district drought allocations more closely with local‑source production and avoid extreme cutbacks under the previous formula.

Board members also discussed a coastal‑resiliency infrastructure meeting and potential federal grant opportunities to support local projects, and staff announced a strategic planning half‑day scheduled for Jan. 12 to establish priorities and measurable goals.