Kathryn Freshley

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.

3 candidates ran for El Toro Water District Director, Full Term (Orange County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Kathryn Freshley

Retired executive and engineer. Laguna Woods Village resident appointed to the El Toro Water District board in 2018, with her current term running 2022–2026. She spent 23 years at General Electric, later ran a distribution business and did management consulting, and served nine years on Laguna Woods Village boards, including as 2015 president of the Golden Rain Foundation. She holds an electrical engineering degree from the University of Kansas and has served as alternate public member of Orange County LAFCO.

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• Alfredo Cardenas
• Mike Gaskins

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Is Kathryn Freshley the incumbent?

Yes. Kathryn Freshley currently holds this office.

What does the El Toro Water District Director, Full Term 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 Kathryn Freshley running against?

Alfredo Cardenas and Mike Gaskins, for El Toro Water District Director, Full Term (Orange County).

Should I vote for Kathryn Freshley?

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