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Council names César Barrera as Santa Ana representative to Metropolitan Water District board
Summary
Council unanimously nominated and voted to appoint César Barrera as the city’s representative to the Metropolitan Water District board; council discussed time commitment and staff representation at meetings.
The Santa Ana City Council on Aug. 4 nominated and voted to appoint César Barrera to represent the city on the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) board. The nomination drew discussion about the board’s scope — infrastructure, water policy and financial decisions — and the time commitment involved.
Councilmembers noted the MWD board oversees sizable finances and multiple committees; the council discussed whether a councilmember or staff designee would be most appropriate. Council voted to appoint César Barrera to the position; the motion passed 6–0 with one councilmember absent.
