We are excited to share an important update from Council Member John Tex Williams of District 4, who has been standing with us in the effort to preserve and improve Barstow Mountain View Memorial Park (Barstow Cemetery).

“For only the second time in our city’s history, the Barstow City Council is taking decisive action to improve our cemetery. Addressing these issues, while not technically the City’s responsibility, is deeply important to our community’s dignity and heritage. The alignment of residents’ headstones is nearly complete. This critical step paves the way for the next phase of improvements.” - Council Member John Tex Williams of District 4

This is a milestone for our community. For far too long, families have waited for action, and now we are seeing progress. The dedication of the cemetery manager and staff, along with the persistence of our citizens, has brought us to this moment.

But as Council Member Williams reminds us, this is just the beginning. Over the next three years, the City Council will continue building on this momentum to ensure that our cemetery stands as a place of respect, remembrance, and pride for generations to come.

Your signatures and support have made our collective voices impossible to ignore. Let’s keep this movement strong. Please continue sharing this petition with your friends, neighbors, and family so that Barstow Mountain View Memorial Park receives the long-term care, transparency, and preservation it deserves.

Every signature is a voice for Barstow Cemetery. Together, we are being heard.