Max Piña Way Dedicated in Late Sheriff's Honor
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, April 13th, 2022
On Saturday, April 9, 2022, the City of Fillmore, Fillmore Fire Department, Ventura County Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (VCDSA), VC Fire Department and Thin Blue Line Ventura County held the unveiling of “Max Piña Way” in honor of Max Piña for his years of service and dedication to the community. He passed away last year. Max was a former Fillmore Police Officer, community leader and much more. The ceremony began at 11:30am with Fillmore Mayor Diane McCall's welcome speech, Max’s wife Susan Piña spoke on behalf of the family, and VC Undersheriff Monica McGrath, along with other guest speakers who shared all of Max’s contributions to the community. Fillmore City Manager Dave Rowlands and Assistant Sheriff Chris Dunn had the honor of unveiling “Max Piña Way”, which now stands next to the Fillmore Police Department where he served from 1971 to 1999. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
On Saturday, April 9, 2022, the City of Fillmore, Fillmore Fire Department, Ventura County Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (VCDSA), VC Fire Department and Thin Blue Line Ventura County held the unveiling of “Max Piña Way” in honor of Max Piña for his years of service and dedication to the community. He passed away last year. Max was a former Fillmore Police Officer, community leader and much more. The ceremony began at 11:30am with Fillmore Mayor Diane McCall's welcome speech, Max’s wife Susan Piña spoke on behalf of the family, and VC Undersheriff Monica McGrath, along with other guest speakers who shared all of Max’s contributions to the community. Fillmore City Manager Dave Rowlands and Assistant Sheriff Chris Dunn had the honor of unveiling “Max Piña Way”, which now stands next to the Fillmore Police Department where he served from 1971 to 1999. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.