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The three incumbent directors on the Diablo Community Services District board seeking reelection Nov. 3 face a challenge from a newcomer in the race for three at-large seats.
Incumbents Jessica Raefield, Alan Bonny and Greg Lorenz are seeking another term on the five-member board, while newcomer Steven Lichliter is vying to unseat one of them.
Bonny currently serves as the board secretary, while Lorenz is vice president and finance commissioner, and Raefield serves as a director at large.
The district is tasked with providing security and road maintenance services to the unincorporated community outside of Danville. Diablo is home to about 1,100 residents, according to the most recent census data. The community services district board meets monthly at the Diablo Country Club, and board members serve four-year terms.
Lichliter said he was inspired to run for the board as the district prepares to replace its three bridges, the Alameda Diablo Bridge at 1699 Alameda Diablo, the Upper Alameda Diablo Bridge at 2146 Alameda Diablo and the Caballo Ranchero Bridge at 2185 Caballo Ranchero Drive. Lichliter called the project “one of the largest infrastructure efforts in its history.”
“These bridges are essential to community safety and reliable access to our homes,” Lichliter said in his campaign statement. “Throughout my career, I have coordinated successfully with the consultants and contractors this project will require, including bridge designers, structural and geotechnical engineers, landscape and CEQA specialists and construction teams. My expertise directly supports the technical oversight and coordination needed to replace the bridges on schedule and within budget.”
He said his other priorities should he be elected are planning, transparency and oversight to help the district “preserve the safety, character and quality of life of our historic and special community.”
Bonny was appointed to an interim seat on the board last year. He highlighted his previous career in sales for multiple high-profile companies and his volunteer work, including as president of the nonprofit Youth Homes and assistant scoutmaster for Scouts BSA Troop 36, based at St. Timothy’s Church in Danville.
Bonny and his wife, Caroline, spent 32 years in Walnut Creek, where they raised their three children. They moved to Diablo in 2019, with Bonny in his candidate statement saying the pair had always admired the area for “its uniqueness, leafy ambience and historical character.”
“If elected to the DCSD board, I will serve with integrity, transparency and practical leadership to keep Diablo safe and well-maintained,” he said in his candidate statement. “I pledge to be responsive to residents’ needs and always put the well-being of our residents first in all decision-making.”
Raefield said she was first drawn to Diablo more than a decade ago for its “unique history, character and strong sense of community.”
“As a resident of one of Diablo’s historic homes, I have a deep appreciation for preserving the qualities that have made this community exceptional for generations,” Raefield said in her candidate statement.
Raefield is chief human resources officer at Rodan + Fields, where she leads the company’s HR, charitable giving and corporate real estate functions. She said that role and her past career have required the ability to “build consensus among diverse stakeholders” and be transparent in decision-making while “always keeping people at the center.”
“If elected, I will serve with integrity, transparency and respect for every member of our community,” Raefield said. “I am committed to listening first, fostering civil and constructive dialogue and helping ensure Diablo remains a safe, financially responsible and well-maintained community while honoring its rich history and unique character.”
Lorenz did not file a candidate statement. As of Thursday, he had not responded to a request for information on his campaign.
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