Jerry L. Bowles of Capitola is the second annual recipient of the Jan Beautz Award for Outstanding Service to the Mobile and Manufactured Home Community.
For many years, he has been an effective voice and key strategist for manufactured and mobile home park residents.
Jerry L. Bowles accepts his award at Brookvale Terrace mobilehome park in Capitola.
The award was established in 2019 by Santa Cruz County Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission.
As an advisor to both the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission and theBoard of Supervisors, Bowles provided insight on key legislation impacting the mobile and manufactured home community and connected the community with resources from around the state.
As a member of the Advisory Council to the Assessor of Santa Cruz County, he advised the Council regarding issues related to mobilehome park property tax.
Bowles inspired residents of investor-owned parks and supported their efforts to convert to resident-owned communities. He founded the Santa Cruz County Resident-Owned Parks Group and served as chairman. He also served as vice president for Resident-Owned Communities on the Golden State Manufactured-Home Owner’s League volunteer Board of Directors.
Today, he serves on the board of directors for the Educational Community for Homeowners, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting California homeowners associations with financial and legal issues, insurance, maintenance, and management.