Rancho Water’s Danielle Coats Recieves the 2024 Kathy Cole Award by Rancho Water Nov 13, 2024 Member Submitted News TEMECULA – The Rancho California Water District (Rancho Water/District) is proud to announce that Danielle Coats, Director of Government and Public Affairs, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Kathy Cole Award, a distinguished honor from the Southern California Water Coalition (SCWC) recognizing her exceptional dedication to water policy and community partnerships. This award celebrates Danielle’s more than two decades of leadership in public affairs, advancing initiatives ranging from water-saving programs to statewide campaigns on water affordability. Danielle has served as Rancho Water’s Director of Government and Public Affairs since June 2022. In this pivotal role, she champions strategic initiatives that shape public policy and drive community engagement in responsible water management practices. Prior to her tenure at Rancho Water, Danielle held the role of Senior Policy and Government Affairs Manager at Eastern Municipal Water District, where her expertise and passion for water advocacy played an essential role in advancing legislation focused on accessibility, conservation, affordability, and governance. Her influence has extended across nearly 20 years in representing Western Riverside County in Sacramento, where she has served on several key legislative committees focused on water, wastewater, recycled water, and land use policy. In addition to her statewide impact, Danielle is deeply committed to local community engagement. She is an active participant on various boards and commissions, including the Southwest California Legislative Council and the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, where her advocacy for regional issues continues to strengthen water policy and governance. “Receiving the Kathy Cole Award is an incredible honor, and I am truly humbled to be recognized in this way. Kathy was a remarkable leader, and I am grateful to carry forward her legacy of integrity and collaboration in the water industry.” remarked Danielle. “I am passionate about building resilient water policies and partnerships that benefit our communities and future generations, and I look forward to continuing this important work.” “Danielle’s leadership and dedication to our communities make her an exemplary recipient of the Kathy Cole Award,” said Jason Martin, Rancho Water’s General Manager. “Her work has had a profound impact on advancing water policy and community resilience not only in our District, but throughout California, and we are immensely proud of her achievements.” Rancho Water congratulates Danielle Coats on this well-deserved honor and looks forward to her continued contributions to water policy, public engagement, and community advocacy.
