Water District Manager Announces Retirement

John R. Mundy, General Manager of Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) has announced his intention to retire in late December.

His plans were recently shared with the LVMWD Board of Directors. Mr. Mundy, who will be 60 in October, has been at LVMWD for 16 years and was appointed as general manager in late 2003.

Prior to joining Las Virgenes, he worked at water utilities for the cities of Santa Monica and Ventura and began his career in 1974 at a water agency that serves the community of Ramona in San Diego County.

His announcement was made to provide the Board of Directors with ample time to conduct a search for his replacement and to allow for an orderly change at the agency’s top staff position.

Mr. Mundy said, “While I look forward to the next phase in my life, there is much to be done through the end of this year. As we are working through those tasks, I want to provide the Board with the opportunity for a smooth transition and to leave the District on a sound footing, both operationally and financially. I’ll miss this District, which has a great customer base, a dedicated, professional staff and a service area that’s a mixture of high quality communities with natural beauty and open spaces.”

Mr. Mundy said his post-retirement plans include travel with his wife, pursuit of his hobbies and he will likely keep abreast with water issues facing California.