RE-ELECT Angela Lowrey
Helping Bethel Island and Oakley Thrive!
Community Leader Wastewater Professional
Meet Angela
About Me
The San Francisco Bay Area has been my home for nearly three decades. After obtaining my Masters Degree at the London School of Economics, I moved to Oakley in 2009 after securing a job at California's (then) largest industrial recycled water facility. I am passionate about protecting the environment, supporting veterans and seniors, and finding opportunities for business-education alliances to help engage youth in their futures. I am actively fundraising for our new Oakley Library and Community Center. I believe in full government transparency for those we serve - YOU, the customer.
Servant Leadership
I am recognized for my commitment to East Contra Costa County as a leader through service clubs, committees, fundraisers, and helping neighbors. I am a graduate of the Oakley Leadership Academy and a Past-President of the Kiwanis Club of Oakley.
Wastewater Career
With my award-winning 14 year professional wastewater career, I know firsthand the social, environmental and economic value wastewater resource recovery services provide to Bethel Island and Oakley. I'm currently working for a Bay Area public agency which provides drinking water, green power and wastewater management services.
Collaboration and Governance
It has been a privilege to serve on the Ironhouse Board these past four years. With 47,000 residents in the City of Oakley and unincorporated Bethel Island, my Board colleagues and I have worked collaboratively on policy, overseeing budget and providing strategic direction such as the agency's Biosolids Master Plan and current five-year Strategic Plan.
Looking Ahead
Wastewater resource recovery services is a 24/7/365 business which will "never go out of business". Decisions we make at the dais today impact a generation of customers who are not even born yet. Long-term planning, fiscally-responsible decision making and strict adherence to our NPDES permit guidelines are essential to ensure uninterrupted pollution prevention services to those we serve. One of the most highly regulated industries in our nation, there is still much work I would like to support over the coming four years as our community continues to grow. Some examples include: helping create the Wastewater Treatment Master Plan, a Strategic Staffing Plan and a Cost of Service Study. The agency also needs a new Strategic Plan starting in July 2027.
My Priorities
Fair and Equitible Rates
Continued fiscal excellence, including a new equitable rate study.
Infrastructure
Maintaining and upgrading assets to meet the needs of our growing community.
Drought Resilience
Supporting "One Water" partnerships to maximize the use of Ironhouse's recycled water. Continue to protect our precious Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta by exploring alternative water sources.
Jersey Island
Securing a transparent and inclusive land use initiative which is economically beneficial to ratepayers and honors the environment.
Innovation
Championing legislation which provides clean water funding while addressing challenges such as Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).