Board of Water Commissioners

There are five members on the Board of Water Commissioners who volunteer to serve five-year overlapping terms. Each year, a board member is appointed or re-appointed to the Commission by the Mayor, and that appointment is approved by the City Council. The sole responsibility of the Board of Water Commissioners is the operation of the community’s water system; Medford Water functions independently from other City of Medford operations.

Board meetings are open to the public, and held twice monthly, on the first and third Wednesdays of each month unless otherwise scheduled. Location and time may vary; please refer to the meeting agenda for current location and time details. There is an opportunity for public comment at every meeting.

Meeting agendas are posted on the website when available, and meeting minutes are posted following approval. Please call our office at 541-774-2440 or email water@medfordwater.org if you would like more information about board meetings or to contact board members. If you would like to apply to be a commissioner, please contact the Medford City Manager’s office.

jason.anderson@medfordwater.org
(541) 774 2440

Commissioner Anderson joined the Board in February 2009, and has served multiple terms. His current term will expire in 2029.

david.wright@medfordwater.org
(541) 774 2440

Commissioner Wright was appointed to the Board in December 2022, filling an unexpired term. This term will expire in 2027.

john.dailey@medfordwater.org
(541) 774 2440

Commissioner Dailey joined the Board in April 2011 and has since served multiple terms. His current term will expire in 2028.

bob.mylenek@medfordwater.org
(541) 774 2440

Commissioner Mylenek was appointed to the Board in February 2025; his term will expire in 2030.

brian.sjothun@medfordwater.org
(541) 774 2440

Commissioner Sjothun was appointed to the Board in February 2026; his term will expire in 2031. He recently completed a 36-year public service career, serving the final eight years as City Manager of Medford, Oregon. Prior to that role, he was the Parks & Recreation Director for Medford for 12 years.

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