(Brawley City Council appoints a new Development Services Director).....Cristhian Barajas was appointed by the Brawley City Council.

Barajas has over 15 years experience in urban planning and design. Originally from Tijuana Mexico, Barajas earned a Bachelor's degree in Architecture In Mexico, before pursuing a Master's in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona and a Master's in Urban Planning from the University of Southern California. Barajas worked on several projects in Mexico before serving as a senior planner with the City of San Diego Planning Department. Brawley Mayor Gil Rebollar welcomed Barajas, saying they were thrilled to have him on their team.