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SVSWA ELECTS 2005 BOARD OFFICERS

February 18, 2005

The Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (SVSWA) have elected officers for the 2005 calendar year.

Salinas City Councilwoman Janet Barnes was elected president. Councilman George Worthy of Gonzales was elected vice president and Monterey County Board Supervisor Lou Calcagno was elected alternate vice president.

The 2005 Board of Directors is comprised of the following representatives from Monterey County and each member city:

Fernando Armenta County of Monterey
Josephine Campos City of King
Gloria De La Rosa City of Salinas
Maria Giuriato City of Salinas
Richard Ortiz City of Soledad
Yolanda Teneyuque City of Greenfield

The monthly meetings of the SVSWA Board of Directors are open to the public and are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Gonzales City Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street.

The Authority, formed in 1997, is a joint powers agency made up of the cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Soledad as well as the eastern half of unincorporated Monterey County. They promote the environmental health of the Salinas Valley through planning, public education and management of an innovative solid waste system. The Authority can be reached at 755-1300 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday or on the web at www.svswa.org.


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