Paul Sethy

About this race

Elected board of a local special district that provides water, irrigation water or sewer service in its area. These districts are funded mainly by customer rates and fees; the board sets those rates, adopts the budget and approves pipes, treatment plants and other projects.

2 candidates ran for Alameda County Water District Director, Ward 3 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Paul Sethy

ACWD Ward 3 director; former technology executive. Grew up in Fremont and has represented Ward 3 on the Alameda County Water District board since 2010, serving as board president in 2014, 2018 and 2023. A Silicon Valley technology veteran who held management roles at Xerox, 3Com, VeriFone and Hewlett-Packard, he founded wireless company AirPrime in 1999 and served as its chairman and CEO; he has also led the Delta Conveyance Finance Authority board.

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Is Paul Sethy the incumbent?

Yes. Paul Sethy currently holds this office.

What does the Alameda County Water District Director, Ward 3 seat do?

Elected board of a local special district that provides water, irrigation water or sewer service in its area. These districts are funded mainly by customer rates and fees; the board sets those rates, adopts the budget and approves pipes, treatment plants and other projects.

Who is Paul Sethy running against?

Yang Shao, for Alameda County Water District Director, Ward 3.

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