Covington Water District (CWD) needs new ideas and new water sources to protect and care for the environment from where CDW draws its water, especially Lake Sawyer and the Green River watershed. We need someone with real world experience in negotiations, supply chain, and business relationships.  Pete is that person.

With over 24 years of experience at Dell, selling over $1B of products and services to many of the Seattle area’s largest companies, Pete’s experience in forecasting, budgeting, global supply chains, services, and complex negotiations gives him the tools to lead with accountability and efficiency. Pete has also served for 15 years as finance lead on the board of TurningPoint Community Church.

Pete is running for CWD Commissioner to help ensure our communities continue to receive clean, affordable water with minimal environmental impact. Pete believes in collaboration with customers, cities, county, tribal nations, and suppliers to protect our water future.

As your Covington Water District Commissioner, I’ve worked to limit rate increases and keep service reliable through strong leadership and community-focused planning. With over 41 years in the water industry, including work at the City of Auburn’s engineering department and a certified Water Distribution Manager, I bring deep expertise to every decision.

When elected to the board, Covington had some of the highest water rates in Washington. Since then, we’ve gone nine years without a rate increase. This was achieved by balancing the budget, streamlining operations, and partnering closely with staff to improve transparency and efficiency.

As the district grows, my priority is to secure long-term, sustainable water supply solutions that keep rates affordable while ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water. I’m committed to protecting the values that matter to our community: reliability, affordability, and trust. I’d be honored to earn your vote and continue serving with experience, accountability, and results.