The Tuolumne Utilities District Board of Directors has a new president after a contentious vote. - Jeff Hollis was elected president following a 3-2 vote to remove Ron Ringen.
- Vice President Jeff Kerns initiated the removal, citing Ringen's behavior at a March 31 HR Committee meeting. - Kerns alleged Ringen discussed off-agenda items, belittled staff, and raised closed session topics.
- Ringen defended himself, claiming the board was ignoring operational issues costing ratepayers. The board voted 4-1 to keep Kerns as Vice Chair, with only Ringen opposing.