Mike Gaskins

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 Mike Gaskins

Retired public servant. Laguna Woods Village resident and Orange County resident since 1962, first elected to the El Toro Water District board in December 2018, with his current term running 2022–2026. His more than 40-year public-sector career included 18 years in labor relations, human resources director for the City of Montebello, water quality chemist/microbiologist for Santa Margarita Water District, and science teacher in Capistrano Unified. He is a Vietnam veteran (Army sergeant) with a marine biology degree from Cal State Long Beach.

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• Alfredo Cardenas
• Kathryn Freshley

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Is Mike Gaskins the incumbent?

Yes. Mike Gaskins 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 Mike Gaskins running against?

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

Should I vote for Mike Gaskins?

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