Jim Oddie

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Jim Oddie

Nonpartisan

East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Ward 5

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Doug Linney

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Indiana University

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Jim Oddie is a member of the East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors in California, representing Ward 5. Oddie assumed office on January 1, 2025. Oddie's current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Oddie ran for election to the East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors to represent Ward 5 in California. Oddie won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Oddie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Alameda County, California (2024)

General election

General election for East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Ward 5

Jim Oddie defeated John Lewis and Alex Spehr in the general election for East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Ward 5 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Oddie (Nonpartisan)	43.3	27,985
	Submit photo	John Lewis (Nonpartisan)	31.6	20,412
		Alex Spehr (Nonpartisan)	25.2	16,265

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 64,662
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jim Oddie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Oddie's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a former City of Alameda Councilmember and former District Director for then-Assemblymember (now Attorney General) Rob Bonta, I have developed a keen understanding of water, climate, and environmental policy that will enable me to listen and lead from Day One.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• My values and priorities are what we need at EBMUD: a commitment to highest quality clean water, ensuring a stable water supply, doing our part to address the climate crisis, and maintaining reasonable rates.
• You deserve the cleanest water in the country – and you’ve been getting it. After 24 years of service, our EBMUD Director Doug Linney is retiring and endorsing me to build on his legacy. I take that legacy seriously.
• We need to be proactive in preparing for the climate crisis and all that it brings: drought, flood, wildfires, and sea level rise. EBMUD is an incredibly important steward of water and public lands and a leader in environmental protection.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Protecting the environment and becoming more resilient in adapting to climate change.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Being a steward of our precious natural resources and our environment.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the first astronauts walking on the moon when I was around 5 years old.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Sierra Club, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, County Supervisor Lena Tam, County Assessor Phong La, Oakland Councilmembers Kevin Jenkins and Treva Reid, San Leandro Councilmember Fred Simon, former Alameda Councilmember John Knox White, and former San Leandro Councilmembers Corina Lopez and Benny Lee. California Democratic Party, City of Alameda Democratic Club, John George Democratic Club, Wellstone Renewal Democratic Club, East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club, Bay Rising Action, Alameda Central Labor Council, Alameda County Building Trades, AFSCME Local 444, IFPTE Local 21, and all seven sitting board members at EBMUD.

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