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Madera County Supervisors Present Special Proclamation to Resident Who Set a Guinness World Record on All 7 Continents
Madera County, CA – The Madera County Board of Supervisors present a special proclamation in honor of Christian Johnson, who set a Guinness World
Record after running a 50K a day for seven straight days on all seven continents. That’s more than 217 miles in all. The proclamation will also honor Christian’s mission that sparked this unprecedented journey. Christian joined forces with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to bring awareness to the ongoing battle to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Christian’s grandfather has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, but it didn’t keep him from greeting Christian at the final finish line in Miami to set the record. Christian’s story has not only captivated the Central Valley but has also impacted many around the world. The public and members of the media are encouraged to attend this special presentation on Tuesday at 10 A.M. inside the Chambers of the Madera County Government Center.
Alexan Balekian
Director of Communications
County Administration
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Supervisor Macaulay Voted 2026 Board Chair
County Supervisors Open 2026 with First-Ever Meeting Inside Oakhurst Government Center, Voting in Supervisor Macaulay as Board Chair
Madera County, CA – The Madera County Supervisors making some history in their first board meeting of the new year. Today marked the first time ever a board meeting was held inside the Oakhurst Government Center. The meeting began with the reorganization of the Board of Supervisors, where they voted for Supervisor Bobby Macaulay, who represents the mountain community, as new Board Chair for 2026 calendar year. Supervisor Jordan Wamhoff was also voted in as Chair Pro Tem. Supervisor Macaulay, who confirmed he will not be seeking reelection this year said,
“I am deeply honored to be selected to serve as Chair of the Madera County Board of Supervisors. I am grateful for the trust my colleagues have placed in me, and I look forward to working collaboratively with our Board, staff, and community to advance our shared vision for a safer, healthier, and more prosperous Madera County. Together, we will continue to build on our progress and deliver results that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.”
The Supervisors also recognized Madera County as the Carved Bear Capital of the World and January 2026 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
