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Mountain View News Saturday, April 5, 2025

DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE

After almost two decades in the making, Jose Reynoso leaves Sierra 
Madre for his "Dream Job"

Sierra Madre will soon be losing its’ City Manager of the last 4 plus years. However, while the 
departure of Jose Reynoso will probably stir a variety of emotions from friends and foes alike, 
the truth is, he will be leaving the wonderful city of Sierra Madre for his “dream” job – but 
more on that later.

The announcement of his departure was made recently at the Sierra Madre Honors dinner by 
former Mayor Kelly Kriebs. At the time, she gave a brief overview of his accomplishments 
during his time as City Manager and they are considerable. However, Reynoso states that 
his proudest accomplishment was finding the courage to ask then State Assemblyman Chris 
Holden for $10 million dollars for the Sierra Madre Library renewal project. And, as we all 
know, his ask was granted and construction of the city's 'new library' is underway..

Prior to taking on the additional responsibility of City Manager, Jose was the Head of Sierra 
Madre’s Water Department, leading the city through drought, discoloration and Covid. One of 
his guiding principles while leading that department was, “With water, there is no gray area…
there is only the right way”. 

Jose grew up in El Monte and is the product of a good public education. After graduating 
from El Monte HS, he attended University of Laverne and the Masters Program at University 
of Illinois. He is married for over 30 years and is the father of two daughters and one son. 

Now about that dream. 

On July 1st, Jose will become the General Manager of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water 
District. His relationship with the District spans a period of 17 years and includes management 
positions at 3 of the 4 cities (including Sierra Madre), it represents. His first job was actually 
at SGVMWD where he decided he wanted to come back someday as the General Manager!

SGVMWD is a California special district – a local government created by the people of a 
community to deliver specialized services essential to their health, safety, economy and well-
being. It represents the cities of Alhambra, Azusa, Monterey Park, and Sierra Madre. Jose has 
worked in various capacities in all of these cities with the exception of Azusa.

While Sierra Madre will be loosing someone who took his job very seriously, it is refreshing to 
see that one can still follow their dreams. Thanks and Good Luck Jose!

S. Henderson/MVNews

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