San Juan Bautista Mayor Jim West died today, according to a city news announcement. No cause of death was released.
Councilman John Freeman paid tribute to West in a press release. Freeman wrote:
“Mayor West was a long-time resident of San Benito County and recently made San Juan Bautista his home, where he turned his attention and tireless, never-ending spirit of community involvement to helping the citizens of the Mission City and the local community.”