Jeffry F. Ferre

Jeff serves as general counsel to a number of public agencies, including:

• Azusa Light & Water
• Coachella Valley Water District
• Cucamonga Valley Water District
• Goleta Sanitary District
• Hi-Desert Water District
• Moulton Niguel Water District
• San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency
• West Valley Water District

Jeff has more than 35 years of experience representing public clients on a variety of public law matters, including the Brown Act, conflict of interest laws, finance/rates and charges, and the Public Records Act.  In his capacity as general counsel, Jeff regularly attends meetings of boards of directors and provides advice on all aspects of governing a public agency, including the introduction and adoption of resolutions, ordinances and other policies. This work often requires assisting clients on the timing and structure of public hearings and presentations to the public.

Jeff has served on a number of committees that have addressed issues such as implementation of Proposition 218, which deals with the adoption of public agency rates and charges. Jeff regularly conducts training courses on areas of interest to special districts.