About Helen

Helen Grace Olivares is running for the La Cañada Irrigation District Board, Division 4.‍

Helen Has Spent Nearly 25 Years Solving Water Utility Challenges.

Helen Grace A. Olivares, P.E. is a Water Utility Engineer and California Professional Mechanical Engineer with nearly 25 years of civil service experience at the nation's 2nd largest municipal water and power utility.

Her professional experience includes:

DESIGN & ENGINEERING

Developing and evaluating solutions for complex water infrastructure needs.

CONSTRUCTION

Supporting the delivery of infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

Understanding the day-to-day requirements of maintaining reliable water systems.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Preparing for and responding to disruptions affecting essential water services.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Planning for long-term infrastructure, operational, and water-supply needs.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Working within complex water quality and environmental regulatory requirements.

This experience has prepared Helen to help LCID navigate today's challenges while planning responsibly for the future.

Helen is committed to:

Safety
Reliability
Customer Service
Fiscal Responsibility
Innovation
Transparency
Accountability
Continuous Improvement

She excels at solving challenges, streamlining operations, and empowering teams to achieve their goals.

Her leadership is grounded in a strong work ethic and a commitment to serving others with integrity, honesty, and compassion.

COMMUNITY & RELATIONSHIPS

Water and Relationships Matter.

Helen believes that strong communities are built on strong relationships.

She approaches challenges with a human-centered perspective, bringing people together to listen, collaborate, and find solutions.

She believes LCID should foster constructive relationships with:

·       Residents and ratepayers

·       The City of La Cañada Flintridge

·       Community organizations

·       Regional water partners

·       State and federal agencies

·       The District's employees and professional partners

Different responsibilities. One community. One shared water future.

Helen wants to bring a spirit of collaboration and partnership to the Board—because solving complex water challenges requires people to work together. ‍