Why I’m Running
I’ve spent my life believing that good leadership starts with listening. For decades, I’ve worked alongside neighbors, local leaders, and community groups to make our region stronger. Collaboration isn’t just how we solve problems. It’s how we build trust.
I’m running for the Santa Clara Valley Water District. I believe our community deserves clear communication. Our community also needs responsible management. We need leadership that puts people before politics. Water is one of our most vital shared resources. We need steady, experienced hands to protect it for the future.
I’m proud to call this community home. I’ve seen firsthand the challenges we face. They range from aging infrastructure and drought resilience to affordability and environmental protection. But I also know what we can achieve when we work together. My goal is simple: bring transparency, accountability, and teamwork back to Valley Water.
This campaign isn’t about me—it’s about us. Together, we can make sure the Water District reflects the values and priorities of the people it serves.
Meet Pete Dailey
Chair, Santa Clara Valley Water Commission | Los Altos Mayor | Public Servant | Father
Pete Dailey is a longtime public servant and community leader with a proven track record of building consensus, protecting public resources, and delivering results. As Chair of the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission, Pete has helped shape regional policy on water supply, flood protection, and environmental stewardship. With water access, affordability, and climate resilience at the forefront of public concern, Pete is stepping up to bring pragmatic, transparent leadership to the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board — District 7.
Pete served as Mayor and Councilmember for the City of Los Altos, where he focused on sustainability, parks, and safe infrastructure for families. He chaired the Parks & Recreation Commission, led local theater revitalization efforts, and built coalitions to support youth sports and open space. Pete served on the Santa Clara County Emergency Operations Area Council, overseeing interoperability and cooperation between various agencies in preparation for disasters like wild fire. As a single parent of two, Pete understands the challenges parents and young people face in Silicon Valley, and is dedicated to promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of families and youth in Santa Clara County.
Educated at UC Berkeley (B.A. History), Pepperdine (MBA), and Stanford (M.L.A.), Pete also brings decades of private sector and entrepreneurial experience, including founding a broadband company overseas. Pete served as Chair of the Lassen Park Foundation, a national parks nonprofit, for many years, demonstrating his commitment to environmental stewardship, conservation, and dedication to cultivating the next generation of stewards of our environment. Pete has served on the boards of local youth sports organizations, and volunteered for many years as a coach. Pete is also a member of the Rotary Club of Los Altos, an important service organization supporting numerous programs in sustainability, equity and inclusion, youth services, and public health.
Pete believes good governance starts with listening — and leads with action. He’s running for Water District 7 to protect our most vital resource: clean, affordable, reliable water for every family and future generation.
Campaign to Build a Better Water Future
Join Pete Dailey’s campaign as he works to improve water safety, quality, and affordability in Santa Clara Valley. Your support helps us create resilient, sustainable water solutions for our community’s future.