Honorable June U. Blas

Mayor June Ulloa Blas, born on June 28, 1965, to †Ramon "Bo" Borja Blas of Barrigada and †Carmen "Mamie" Atalig Ulloa of Rota, NMI, is a lifelong resident of Barrigada. She has four siblings: Ramon, Joseph, Anne Marie, and Colasita. Mayor Blas is the proud mother of Cayetano Jude, stepson Justin Borja, daughter-in-law Christy, and grandson Judah. She attended San Vicente Catholic School, George Washington High School, Western Pacific Business College, and the University of Guam, where she studied Computer Science/Business Management.
 

Before entering public service, Mayor Blas gained business experience while working at a local convenience store. Her dedication led to her serving three consecutive terms as Vice Mayor in 2000, 2004, and 2008, and four consecutive terms as Mayor beginning in 2012. She made history as Barrigada’s first female Mayor and Vice Mayor. Prior to her election, she worked 12 years as an Administrative Assistant in the Barrigada Mayor's Office and served as Municipal Planning Council Secretary and Treasurer. She also served as Secretary of the Mayors' Council of Guam from 2004-2009 and as Treasurer from 2013-2014. She has been a Youth Advisor for Vision YOUth Barrigada since 2004 and is an active member of the Manenggon Memorial Foundation and Un Guinaiya Lions Club.
 

Major accomplishments during her tenure include the construction of a federally funded gymnasium, upgrades to playgrounds, and the installation of new fencing and playground equipment for children, including those with disabilities. Ongoing projects include renovating community restrooms, converting a former maintenance shop into a learning center, and repairing sports field lighting. In 2019, she helped unveil the “Kalaguak Memorial,” honoring CHamorus enslaved and massacred during World War II. She also established the Barrigada Crusaders, the village’s first youth football team.
 

Under Mayor Blas' leadership, the acquisition of 43 acres in Tiyan for sports facilities and 7.9 acres of CHamoru Land Trust properties for sports fields was achieved through legislative approval. In 2013, the village launched an active Neighborhood Watch program. Barrigada’s participation in the annual Liberation Day Parade has earned numerous awards in the float competition. In 2010, Mayor Blas received the prestigious “Women in Movement” award for Women in Politics from the Guam Women’s Club.

Mayor Blas and Vice Mayor Jessie Bautista have worked together to address community issues such as flooding, stray animals, and infrastructure upgrades, including road repairs, water improvements, and streetlight installations. They have organized youth sports, cultural activities, and fitness programs like Zumba and MixxedFIT to promote a healthy lifestyle. Their “One Team, One CommUNITY” approach reflects their dedication to serving Barrigada's residents and fostering community unity.