Bill Cooper

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 Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Member, Board of Directors, Division 001 (Los Angeles County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Bill Cooper

Water professional (Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 40 years). Worked 40 years for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. He served several terms on the Castaic Lake Water Agency board, including five years as president, helped merge local agencies into SCV Water in 2018 and was its first board president; he is campaigning for re-election to the SCV Water board.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Long-term planning and a diverse water supply portfolio
• Strong water quality standards and oversight
• Water conservation and drought preparedness
• Local groundwater management for future growth

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Bill Cooper only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

Is Bill Cooper the incumbent?

Yes. Bill Cooper currently holds this office.

What does the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Member, Board of Directors, Division 001 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 Bill Cooper running against?

Noah M. Ropp, for Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Member, Board of Directors, Division 001 (Los Angeles County).

Should I vote for Bill Cooper?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Bill Cooper's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.