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Ross Valley wins CSRMA safety award; Fitch upgrades district to AA+
Summary
RVSD announced a Fitch rating upgrade to double-A plus and receipt of CSRMA's 2025 workers' compensation excellence award, a recognition that accompanies a $50,000 prize split among three agencies and potential small employee cash awards.
Ross Valley Sanitary District’s general manager told the board the district’s credit rating was upgraded by Fitch from double-A to double-A plus, a step he described as progress toward long-term financial goals.
The district also received CSRMA’s 2025 workers’ compensation excellence award. GM Steve credited Christina Winickie, Christina Velasquez and O&M superintendent Josh Hill for preparing a comprehensive application file that satisfied CSRMA’s criteria. The award includes a $50,000 prize split among three recipient agencies; the cash distribution to employees varies by agency size and could range from $50 up to a few hundred dollars per person.
Staff said the award also lowers insurance costs and reduces the district’s employment-practices liability deductible from $50,000 to $25,000 for a separate deductible-reduction recognition.
Board members praised staff and noted the recognition aligns with the district’s strategic priorities to improve financial standing and workplace safety.
