John L. Varela, District 1

Re-elected:  November 2022
Term Expires:  December 2026

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:

Board Committee:

• Stream Planning and Operations Committee

Board Advisory Committees:

• Agricultural Water Advisory Committee
• Santa Clara Valley Water District Youth Commission

Joint Committees:

• Joint Water Resources Committee with Cities of Morgan Hill and Gilroy
• San Felipe Division Reach One

External Committees: 

• Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA)
• ACWA Joint Powers Insurance Authority
• Joint Venture Silicon Valley Board of Directors
• Pajaro River Watershed Flood Protection Authority
• San Luis & Delta Mendota Water Authority Board, Division 4
• South County Regional Wastewater Authority

District 1 encompasses the cities of Gilroy, Morgan Hill, the unincorporated community of San Martin, and parts of East and South San Jose. Communities and neighborhoods include San Jose’s Alum Rock, East Foothills, Evergreen, Silver Creek, and Edenvale north of Monterey Road. Other landmarks include Evergreen Valley College and Gavilan College. Watersheds in District 1 include Coyote (East Zone) and Uvas/Llagas (South Zone).

Director Varela may also be contacted by email at: [email protected].

Links: 
District 1 Detailed Map
Director Varela's Biography

Training Certificates:
2025 Non-Harassment and Discrimination Training (AB1825)
2024 Ethics Certificate
2023 Non-Harassment and Discrimination Training (AB1825)
2022 Ethics Training Certificate
2020 Ethics Training Certificate
2018 Ethics Training Certificate
2021 Non-Harassment and Discrimination Training (AB1825)
2019 Non-Harassment and Discrimination Training (AB1825)

Expense Reports:
FY2026 Q3
FY2026 Q2
FY2026 Q1
FY2025 Combined
FY2024 Combined
FY2023 Combined