Candidate Statement
ROBERT
J. OOTEN
COSTA
MESA
SANITARY DISTRICT
DIRECTOR
Bob Ooten
Occupation:
Sanitary Engineer
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District purpose is to sewer and collect trash from the
city.
I have 41 years experience and a master’s degree in sanitary engineering. I
currently serve on the County Waste Management Commission which oversees
countywide trash disposal.
My professional career involved planning, designing, and constructing sewer and
water systems. For the past 25 years, I lead Orange County Sanitation District
Operations and Maintenance Department. I conducted sanitary technology research
and developed cost efficiency programs saving over 22 million dollars.
Upon retirement, I received leadership recognition from the city, county, state,
and Governor. I served as president of the 7000 member sanitary/wastewater
California Water Environment Association.
A
Costa Mesa
resident since 1984, I actively volunteer in the
Senior
Center
, Friends of the Library Book Store, Friends of Fairview Park, and Lions Club.
I would appreciate your vote. My education and experience in sanitary
engineering and trash collection is vital to the District and would serve you
well providing cost effective environmental protection.
Bob Ooten, Professional Engineer
Contact
me at ootenwater.com or 714-556-9644.
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bob@ootenwater.com
