Council names César Barrera as Santa Ana representative to Metropolitan Water District board
August 05, 2026 | Santa Ana , Orange County, California
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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.
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.
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