James Bodnar
Incumbent
Crescenta Valley Water District, Member, Board of Directors
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Overview
James Bodnar, a licensed civil engineer, was elected to the Crescenta Valley Water District board in 2009 and is its 2026 president.1 In 2013, he said he wanted to keep water rates low and review the rate structure.2 In 2019, he presided over a hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases.3 In 2026, he voted to authorize a $2.7 million construction contract.4
Campaign money
Filed a Form 470, the short statement for candidates who expect to raise and spend less than $2,000 this year, so there’s no full report. Their filings are with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Sources
- James D. Bodnar - Crescenta Valley Water District, Crescenta Valley Water District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Incumbents win reelection on CV Water District board, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Residents Offer Opinions Regarding Proposed Water Rate Increases at CVWD Meeting - Crescenta Valley Weekly, Crescenta Valley Weekly. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 042826-Board-Packet.pdf, Crescenta Valley Water District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.