Metropolitan Water District Watch: JEFF KIGHTLINGER ANNOUNCED AS METROPOLITAN GENERAL MANAGER
Metropolitan Water District: JEFF KIGHTLINGER ANNOUNCED AS METROPOLITAN GENERAL MANAGER
Jeff Kightlinger, the lead attorney on western water issues for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, was introduced today as the new general manager of the Southland’s major water importer and wholesaler.
Metropolitan’s Board of Directors approved a contract for Kightlinger, Metropolitan’s general counsel for the past four years, to become the 13th general manager in the agency’s 78-year history.
“Mr. Kightlinger offers an impressive resume of actual experience, having directed Metropolitan’s legal staff and consulting attorneys, being the key strategist on litigation and protecting Metropolitan’s interests in all things legal,†said MWD board Chairman Wes Bannister. “In this new role, he will simply exchange his current responsibility of protecting Metropolitan’s interests in the legal arena, to protecting the agency’s interests in every area of business.
“His background in environmental and water rights negotiations will prove vital to the agency’s future as we rise to the challenges in maintaining reliable water supplies from the Colorado River and Northern California, as well as seek out new transfer, storage and water management opportunities,†Bannister said.
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Kightlinger said he was honored in being named to the top Metropolitan post. “This is an organization that I greatly respect for its legacy as a leader in western water policy and decision-making,†he said. Kightlinger fills the vacancy left by Dennis Underwood, who passed away on Nov. 3 after seven months at the district helm.“Leading Metropolitan allows me the opportunity to continue my career in public service and use my experience in managing and addressing diverse water and environmental issues that continue to challenge the district and its member public agencies,†Kightlinger said.
Congratulations to Kightlinger……..
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