UFF Spotlight: Shoshana Aguilar

What current or upcoming projects or initiatives are you most excited about? 

My biggest finance-related project right now is updating water and sewer rates. As part of that effort, I’m working with my team on exploring some new initiatives. While I am not sure if it will happen, I am looking into showing pass-through charges from our water wholesaler on customer bills for greater transparency. 

We are also researching the local demand and potential funding sources for low-income rate relief. This project is still at the staff level, where we are gathering background information. At the same time, I am monitoring the legislation moving through Washington, DC, on a federally funded and permanent water ratepayer relief program. 

Who is the person that has influenced you the most in your life? 

I’ll have to say two people: my mom, for giving me stability, self-confidence, and a great education, and, my husband, whose constant love and support lets me really dig in at work in a career I find rewarding. 

What is your favorite personal motto or quote? 

Success is not caused by spontaneous combustion; you must light yourself on fire. -Arnold H. Glasow