Wrightwood CSD Board of Directors · November 3, 2026

A neighbor who shows up.

For 44 years, Russ Drew has volunteered to make Wrightwood a special place. Now He's ready to bring that same teamwork to our Community Services District.

Portrait of Russ Drew smiling, wearing a green collared shirt
Meet Russ

46 years in Wrightwood. 44 years of rolling up his sleeves.

“I am a serial volunteer who works every day to make Wrightwood a special place.” Russ Drew

Russ is the current President of the Wrightwood Property Owners Association and has served on boards and committees across our mountain community, from AYSO soccer and the Elementary Ski Program to the Municipal Advisory Council and the Timberline Lions Club. A retired production HR manager, he knows how to build teams that solve problems.

Read Russ's story
46
Years living in Wrightwood
44
Years volunteering here
20+
Community groups & events served
1
Goal: a CSD that works together
Wrightwood Property Owners Association

Leading by doing

As President of the WPOA, Russ helps bring neighbors, agencies and local businesses together around the work that keeps Wrightwood beautiful, safe and connected.

A volunteer in a safety vest loads dumped tires into a pickup truck during Wrightwood Cleanup Day

Wrightwood Cleanup Day

Co-sponsored by Caltrans and the WPOA, volunteers hauled away dumped tires and debris to make our community cleaner and greener.

Flyer for the WPOA-sponsored Native Plant Talk at the Wrightwood Community Center

Native Plant Talk

A free WPOA-sponsored seminar at the Community Center on fire-smart, drought-hardy native landscaping for Wrightwood gardens.

Families with young children gathering eggs on a grassy field under tall pines

Bringing families together

From spring egg hunts to holiday luminarias, Russ shows up for the events that make Wrightwood feel like home.

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The Platform

Working together on what matters most

Wrightwood's challenges are real. Russ believes we solve them as a team: the CSD board, staff, residents and business owners, side by side.

Priority 01

Training for board & staff

Customer service, teamwork and sound HR practices to rebuild community confidence and stop the problems that repeat year after year.

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Priority 02

Sewer solutions for our business district

A CSD standing committee where residents and business leaders work together on the sewer and waste upgrades our town needs to grow.

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Priority 03

Disaster preparedness

Fire, flood, heavy snow and earthquakes can cut us off. A standing committee with our agencies and responders keeps us ready.

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Mark your calendar

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Russ is running for a full term on the Wrightwood Community Services District Board of Directors. Make sure you're registered, and talk with your neighbors about the kind of CSD Wrightwood deserves.

Let's build a CSD that works together.

Volunteer, request a yard sign, or add your name as a supporter. Every neighbor makes a difference.