Phil Anthony has served on the Orange County Water District (OCWD) Board of Directors since 1981, representing Division 4. He was reelected in 2004 for another four-year term (2005 to 2008). In 2005, Director Anthony was elected President, of which he continued to serve through December 5, 2007. He also served as President of the board from 1992 to 1995.

In addition to serving on the OCWD Board, Director Anthony serves as a Director for the National Water Research Institute (NWRI), Commissioner for the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, Chair for the Groundwater Replenishment System Steering Committee and was formerly Chair for the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Region 10. He also co-founded the Water Advisory Committee of Orange County (WACO), and is a founding member of OCWD’s Groundwater Guardian team.

Director Anthony began his work in public service with the Westminster City Council, where he served from 1962 to 1976; he was Mayor from 1972 to 1976. Director Anthony was on the Orange County Board of Supervisors from 1976 to 1981, as well as the boards of the Orange County Sanitation District, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Southern California Association of Governments and the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission. He has served on the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency since 1988 to the present. He is a real estate developer and President of Philip L. Anthony, Inc., practicing as an independent and public affairs management consultant.

In 2002, Director Anthony was selected for the 2002 E. Benjamin Nelson Government Service Award by The Groundwater Foundation. The prestigious national award honors and recognizes an elected or appointed public official who has significantly advanced environmental and groundwater stewardship. Director Anthony’s community service endeavors include serving as Board President for the Westminster Boys & Girls Club and Board Chairman for the Orange County Taxpayers Association. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club.

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