At the beginning of last week’s Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Board of Directors meeting, Board President Dr. Charles Schelly read a resignation letter from Dave Hunt, who was not present at the meeting. The letter was addressed to the board and the community.

The newspaper obtained a copy of the letter from Hunt. The letter reads: “Thank you for the opportunity to serve my community that I love so much! It has been a privilege and honor to volunteer my time. Over the past three years, I have tried my very best to help improve our water district by making informed decisions and suggesting ideas for continuous improvement. Along that bumpy path, I have continually felt like I was fighting a headwind and swimming against the current. IWD’s dismal response to the pandemic is just one example of that! So it is with a heavy heart, frustrated mind and weary soul that I am letting you know I am resigning from the Board of Directors effectively immediately. I am sure that the Board will have no problem finding a replacement that will vote with the majority to keep the status quo and not think ‘outside the box’ for positive change. I wish you all the very best in protecting our precious water supply for our beautiful community in the difficult times ahead.”

During the meeting, the board decided to fill the vacancy by appointment.

The district’s website instructs anyone who wants to apply for the vacancy to submit “a letter of interest and any background information that will assist the Board of Directors in making its appointment decision. Please direct letters, résumés and any questions to Dr. Charles Schelly, President of the Board of Directors [cschelly@idyllwildwater.com]. Information submittals will be accepted until 5 p.m. on June 11, 2021.”