Special district agencies involved in managing and controlling mosquitoes and other vectors are diverse, each with its unique and specific challenges. District Managers/Directors first recruited to oversee these organizations inherits the advantages and all sets of challenges, therein without necessarily ready tools to mitigate them. It requires preparation, patience, and perspectives to bring those challenges under control while maintaining a high-level service to the community. I offer some experiences and observations across several special districts I have been privileged to serve in senior leadership and management roles.
