Meet Leena
A resident. A mother.
A business leader.
A problem solver.
I'm Leena Ray. Before considering public service, I spent my career in marketing, business development, consulting, strategy and customer relationships.
I worked with everyone from growing companies to large enterprises. That work taught me how to break down complex problems, make sense of the numbers, explain things clearly to different audiences and build practical plans. I also earned my MBA.
Today my life centers on my family and my community. As a mother of two, I know how much families value stability, affordability and knowing that the people running important public services are doing their jobs well.
I'm not running because I've spent my life in politics. I'm running because I believe residents deserve another voice at the table.
- A voice willing to ask questions
- A voice willing to learn
- A voice willing to challenge assumptions respectfully
- A voice willing to look at the facts first
Honest leadership
I don't have to know everything.
I believe good leadership starts with recognizing what you don't know. Water is highly technical. Engineers, scientists, financial professionals and water-industry experts have specialized knowledge that I respect.
My job as a Director would be to make sure those experts are heard, and that the Board asks the questions residents would ask if they were sitting at the table.
What does this cost?
Why do we need it?
What alternatives did we consider?
What are the risks?
What does this mean for our water supply?
What does this mean for our rates?
Those are questions every ratepayer deserves answers to.
Why I'm running
Protect what works. Improve what doesn't. Plan intelligently.
Moulton Niguel has a strong foundation. The District has invested in treatment, filtration, recycled water, infrastructure and conservation. Now we need to make smart decisions about what comes next.
I'm running to bring a perspective focused on:
- Water quality
- Water reliability
- Fiscal responsibility
- Transparency
- Community