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Our Peoria population is exploding! At 170,000 people and growing, sustaining Peoria will depend on attentiveness to critical infrastructure needs.  One of these critical areas of focus is water. Learn the history of water, here in the desert we call home, through a 3-part Peoria Chamber of Commerce educational series sponsored by SRP (Salt River Project) , CAP (Central Arizona Project) and the City of Peoria. Learn how our waters came to be, where they come from now and what the future holds for our water supply. This three-part series will bring focus on building an understanding how water issues impact Peoria businesses and residents in the future and what critical challenges lay ahead to be addressed through advocacy and action. 

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When
March 31st 
11am-12pm
Online Zoom Platform- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
 

     

Cape Powers- Director for Water Services Department 

In May 2019, Cape Powers was named the new director for Water Services Department where he will oversee more than 90 employees and a $38 million budget for the city of Peoria.

“Cape’s extensive knowledge in the construction and utilities industries has been a huge asset to Peoria,” said Peoria City Manager Jeff Tyne. “We are happy to have him join our leadership team.”

Prior to this appointment, Powers was Peoria’s Water Services Planning Operations Manager where he led daily operations, including maintenance, billing, and customer service. As the new director, Powers will also be overseeing regulatory compliance, water rights, planning efforts water and wastewater operations, and sustainability programs.

Before joining the city of Peoria, Powers was the vice president of construction and utilities for a private land development firm, engineering manager for the city of Bellingham in Washington, and project manager for an engineering consulting firm. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Western Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Washington State University. Powers is also a licensed professional engineer in both Arizona and Washington, a member of the American Water Works Association and a past president of five homeowners’ associations and two non-profits for community enhancement and arts.