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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.