LAKEPORT – The Lake County Board of Supervisors has appointed Scott DeLeon as the County’s new Water Resources director, effective May 10.

The action was taken at the board's Tuesday meeting.

DeLeon will head the county’s newly created Department of Water Resources, whose functions were previously operated as a division of the Public Works Department.

The Water Resources Department is responsible for lakebed management, flood control and other programs involved in managing and protecting Lake County’s water resources.

A Lake County resident for more than 40 years, DeLeon is a registered civil engineer who worked for the county’s Engineering and Inspection Division from 1987 to 1998, and has since owned and operated the DeLeon Engineering firm in Lakeport.

DeLeon holds a bachelor of science degree from California State University, Chico.

Board members were impressed by DeLeon’s background in both the public and private sectors as well as his involvement in the community and in particular his familiarity with Clear Lake and lake-related issues.

DeLeon’s proven management skills were also mentioned by board members as an important attribute that will be vital to the future success of the newly established department.

After the unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors to appoint DeLeon, Supervisor Rob Brown congratulated not only DeLeon but also his fellow board members for having appointed an individual with DeLeon’s qualifications to this important position.

Board members indicated they are anxious to begin working with DeLeon on a multitude of issues that have been waiting until the position was filled.

County Administrative Officer Kelly Cox endorsed the board’s selection.

“In addition to being eminently well qualified for this position, Scott’s love of Clear Lake and Lake County are what motivated him to accept this challenge,” said Cox.

He added, “ I know he will do an excellent job and I’m truly looking forward to working with him in his capacity as our new Water Resources director.”

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