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Brian Schmidt
Director – District 7 Santa Clara Valley Water District Brian Schmidt is the director of District 7 of the Santa Clara Valley Water District representing Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, South Almaden and unincorporated County areas extending to the County line. The Water District as a whole voted to divest its $400 million financial reserves last August pursuant to Brian’s recommendation. Drought and climate change were important drivers of the Board’s decision. Brian has been involved in Santa Clara County Civic matters for eight years, which includes previous service to the District as a member of the Environmental Advisory Committee and Performance Audit Committee.