Governor Brown has appointed Manuel Nevarez to serve as District 1 Supervisor for Madera County. Nevarez fills the vacancy created when Frank Bigelow was elected to the Assembly.

In a prepared statement, Nevarez said, “I am honored and humbled that Governor Brown has appointed me to serve as Madera County District 1 Supervisor. I appreciate the confidence and support of all the people that took the time to know me and share their support making it possible for me to serve in this capacity. …  I am dedicated to developing strong governance skills with an appreciation for all of the people who work hard for Madera County. I am ready to work, and I look forward to joining the Madera County team.”

A Madera County native, Nevarez will serve out the final 22 months of the term, which ends in December 2014.