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Board appoints Ray Buenaventura as Monterey County public defender; four‑year at‑will agreement starts Dec. 1
5941568 · October 15, 2025
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Summary
Following an extensive recruitment, the board approved an employment agreement with Ray Buenaventura, including a Dec. 1 start, a four‑year at‑will term and hiring at step 3 of the salary range.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved the employment agreement for Ray Buenaventura to serve as the county's next public defender.
County counsel and staff outlined a recruitment process that produced Buenaventura, who currently serves as the public defender in Lake County, California. County staff…
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