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IEUA’s Deshmukh on Water Innovation, Regional Stewardship, and Vision for MWD
Departing his role as General Manager of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, where he has served since 2019, to lead the Metropolitan Water District in the same capacity, Shivaji Deshmukh reflects with VX News on advancing local water reliability through innovation and collaboration.
Jim Wunderman on Regional Stewardship to Statewide Coalition Building
Bay Area Council CEO Jim Wunderman discusses the politics of state-led housing reform, discusses California’s approach to interim and long-term housing, and the new San Francisco mayoral leadership restoring public confidence and advancing pragmatic reforms.
SCAG’s Kome Ajise on Local Government’s Role in Regional Resilience
VX News interviewed Kome Ajise, Executive Director of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), to elaborate on the challenges and priorities shaping regional planning in the aftermath of the Eaton & Palisades fires.
Thomas Small Insights on Regional Mobility & Move Culver City
To update readers on the status of Culver City’s recent mobility initiatives and to offer insights on the region’s progress toward multi-modal interconnection ahead of the 2028 Olympics, VX News checked in with Thomas Aujero Small, president and CEO of Culver City Forward and former mayor of Culver City. \