Dennis Yang is running for the Walnut Valley Water District Board Division 5 seat in the Nov. 3 California General Election. The nonpartisan race is to fill the rest of an unexpired term.

Yang faces one other candidate, Michael Yen-Ting Lin, also running as nonpartisan.

Candidate information

  • Residence: Walnut Valley Water District service area since 2002, according to Yang's campaign website

Experience and public service

Yang says he serves as chief information officer at a nonprofit trade association, according to his campaign website. He also says he serves as treasurer on a homeowners association board of directors.

On the issues

Yang's stated priorities, as described on his campaign website, cover five areas:

Affordable water: Yang said he would review rates, budgets and capital projects to protect ratepayers.

Safe, reliable water: Yang said he supports responsible infrastructure investment and long-term water reliability.

Fiscal responsibility: Yang said he would manage reserves prudently and ensure public funds are used wisely.

Preparedness and smart technology: Yang said he would strengthen emergency preparedness, cybersecurity, operational resilience and responsible use of technology.

Better customer service and accountability: Yang said he would listen to residents, improve communication and provide transparent, accessible leadership.

Yang's campaign website did not name specific dollar figures, timelines or implementation plans for these priorities.

Candidate responses were gathered from Yang's campaign website. The Pasadena Ledger presents this profile to help voters understand the candidates on their ballot.