★★★ U.S. Air Force Veteran · Yuba-Sutter Local
Tom McWhorter is running for Director of the Olivehurst Public Utility District (OPUD), District 2 — bringing a steady, local voice to the board that manages Olivehurst and Plumas Lake's water, sewer, parks and fire services.
Candidate for OPUD Director, District 2 · 2026 Election
Service
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Affiliation
Moose Lodge Member
Involvement
Community Volunteer
Locale
Yuba-Sutter Region
Focused on
Four practical priorities for District 2, shaped by conversations with neighbors across Olivehurst and Plumas Lake.
Support smart investments in parks, walkways and lighting so families feel secure close to home.
Bring a forward-looking, financially responsible approach to how the district plans for growth.
Prioritize upgrades to aging water, sewer and drainage systems in Olivehurst's older neighborhoods.
Push for new parks, programs and amenities that reflect what District 2 residents actually want.
How Tom leads
Show up at community events and hear directly from neighbors across District 2.
Dig into budgets, plans and data before taking a position on the board.
Bring practical, community-first proposals to the rest of the OPUD board.
Track commitments and report back to District 2 on where things stand.
Service area
OPUD — the Olivehurst Public Utility District — provides water, sewer, parks and fire service to Olivehurst and Plumas Lake. The map below shows the official District 2 boundary, the area Tom is running to represent on the OPUD board. It runs along Olivehurst Avenue, roughly between Powerline Road and McGowan Parkway.
Not sure if you live in District 2? Call or text the campaign and Tom can help you check.
Why Tom is running
Tom is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a Moose Lodge member, and an active volunteer in the Yuba-Sutter community. He's running for OPUD Director because District 2 deserves a board member who shows up, listens first, and treats the district's water, sewer, parks and fire services like the essential local services they are.
This is a self-funded, community-first campaign — not backed by a large committee or outside money, just a neighbor asking for a chance to serve.
Stay in touch
Photos, updates and events are posted regularly on Facebook — that's the best place to keep up with the campaign day to day.
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Before you vote
OPUD stands for the Olivehurst Public Utility District. It provides water, sewer, parks and fire services to the communities of Olivehurst and Plumas Lake.
OPUD is governed by a five-member board. The District 2 director represents District 2 residents and votes on the district's policy, budget and long-term plans.
Tom is self-funding this campaign and staying under California's $2,000 contribution/expenditure threshold, so no FPPC committee has been formed for this race.
Call or email Tom directly — contact details are below — or follow along on Facebook for the latest updates.
The fastest way to reach the campaign is by phone.
(530) 301-8506 [email protected]