Ronald L. Coats

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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.

4 candidates ran for East Valley Water District Member, Board of Directors (San Bernardino County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Ronald L. Coats

Retired; formerly with The Sun newspaper and Arrowhead Credit Union. Elected to the East Valley Water District board in 2013 and named board chairman in December 2025. A San Bernardino native and U.S. Army veteran, he worked 36 years for The Sun newspaper and nearly 10 years at Arrowhead Credit Union.

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• Phillip R. Goodrich
• James Morales Jr
• Jeff Saks

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Is Ronald L. Coats the incumbent?

Yes. Ronald L. Coats currently holds this office.

What does the East Valley Water District Member, Board of Directors 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 Ronald L. Coats running against?

Phillip R. Goodrich, James Morales Jr and Jeff Saks, for East Valley Water District Member, Board of Directors (San Bernardino County).

Should I vote for Ronald L. Coats?

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