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The Mojave Water Agency Board of Directors appointed Barstow native Jesse Ramirez to represent Division 6 at a special board meeting held earlier this week. Ramirez replaces longtime board member, Jeanette Hayhurst, who retired from the board earlier this year.
“Mr. Ramirez’s 44 years of experience in the water industry, combined with his longevity in the Barstow community, gives him valuable insight and perspective on the water needs in this region,” said Board President Mike Page.
A Barstow High School graduate, Ramirez began his career as a Water Distribution Operator and has been the Operations Superintendent for Golden State Water Company since 2005. He holds his Grade-5 Water Distribution Operation Certification as well as a Grade-3 Water Treatment Operator Certification.
“I’m looking forward to tapping into my many years in the water industry to help the Agency navigate challenges now, and in the future,” said Ramirez, who cited more stringent water quality standards and availability of water in general among the upcoming issues.
Ramirez has served as a Board Member of the Barstow College Foundation since 2019, and on the Barstow Cemetery Committee since 2020. He is the past president of the Barstow Kiwanis Club for the 2018-2019 year.
