Readers Write

Pleased and concerned over new IWD GM

Dear editor:
I was very pleased to read that the Idyllwild Water District (IWD) interim general manager (GM) talked about the importance of teamwork and team-building. I truly hope that means working with our current IWD team and not trying to solve problems by hiring and firing. It is a true test of leadership to be able to take a group of people with differences and build a team that works well together.
I was also pleased that the interim GM recognized the issue of septic seepage possibly contaminating our underground water supply. I have been “shouting from the rooftops” for years regarding this to the county board of supervisors and the IWD Board of Directors only to fall on deaf ears. I just hope you all realize that the main problem is overpopulation and massive visitation, not the need for an expanded sewer system.
Finally, I hoped that because the interim GM had no water certifications, he would display excellent administrative skills. Unfortunately, the February agenda is filled with formatting and spelling errors. The January minutes don’t even show the director votes that were cast. I truly hope that this is not a sign of things to come.

David Hunt
4th Generation Idyllwild Hillbilly