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Rowney turning final tap with MPUD tenure



 

 

Mark Rowney has never liked the spotlight.

He’ll tell you that in a split second.

But for residents of Mariposa, he has been a behind-the-scenes genius when it comes to making sure water flows from the tap and the toilets flush.

Rowney, 64, is retiring this week from Mariposa Public Utility District after nearly 43 years of service — 41 of which were as the general manager.

Rowney was just 21 when he came to work for MPUD, not really knowing what he wanted as ...

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