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| Elected to the Board of Supervisors in November of 2002, Raymond A. Watson brings an impressive record of community service, business experience, and education to the Kern County's Fourth District. Having chosen Kern County as his home for over 25 years, Ray has been a contributing member of our community in a variety of different ways: |
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Supervisor Watson's extensive background in finance and management over a long and distinguished career will serve the county well.
- CPA, Ernst and Ernst, Los Angeles and San Diego, 5 years.
- Finance, Administration, Personnel - Time Life Broadcasting Company and McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company, San Diego, 9 years.
- Vice President/General Manager, television stations in Bakersfield and Denver. President, Ackerley Group, television stations in Bakersfield, Fresno, Santa Maria, and San Luis Obispo, 27 years.
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| Ray Watson was named Broadcaster of the Year (2002) by the California Broadcasters Association. KGET TV-17 (NBC) in Bakersfield dedicated its downtown studio building in Ray's name upon his retirement in July 2002. |
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Community service has been a hallmark of Ray Watson's career. For that service Ray was awarded the John Brock Award by CSUB SBPA as Community Leader of the Year. Here is a partial list of the activities and organizations with which Supervisor Watson has been involved:
- President of Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
- President of Downtown Business Association
- President of Rotary Club of Bakersfield
- Kern Medical Center Blue Ribbon Committee
- CSUB President's Advisory Committee
- Bakersfield College Foundation Board
- Memorial Hospital Foundation Board
- Bakersfield Convention and Visitor Bureau Board
In addition, Mr. Watson was Chairman of the following:
- Employers Training Resource Private Industry Council of Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties
- Future Bakersfield Foundation
- United Way of Bakersfield
- Kern Transportation Foundation
- Kern View Foundation
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- Graduate of USC with a degree in Accounting.
- Served in United States Army Finance Corps, Fort Irwin, CA.
- Married to wife Marlene, 41 years.
- Two children and five grandchildren.
- Member, St. Paul's Anglican Church, 25 years. Served as Senior Warden, Vestry member, Treasurer, and Lay Reader.
Commitment to family, service to his country, community, and to his church, Supervisor Watson has been a respected and integral part of Kern County and brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the Board of Supervisors.
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