| Zanjero of Los Angeles | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Inaugural holder | Manuel F. Coronel |
| Formation | 3 April 1854 |
The Zanjero (Spanish: [saŋˈxeɾo]; English: /zɑːnˈhɛroʊ/), sometimes known as the Water Overseer or Water Steward, was the official in charge of water management for the city of Los Angeles in the 19th century.[1] The position was considered to be more important than even the Mayor of Los Angeles during the city's rapid expansion in the mid-1800s, earning the highest salary of any official for many years.[2]