Ponderosa Park water district governance dispute
Summary
Residents of the Ponderosa Park Domestic Water Improvement District demanded the Board immediately remove Chairman Robert McBurnie and other district board members, citing 15 months of Stage 2 water restrictions, two price increases, alleged deception in meeting minutes, and pending assault charges against the district's contractor employee. The Board cannot act on Call to the Public items, but a special election request is expected at the November 18 meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents have absorbed two price increases and cut usage to 500 gallons under Stage 2 restrictions.
Potentially, district residents if new leadership restores accountability and normal water service.
District residents under prolonged water restrictions and rate increases; community members allegedly assaulted at board meetings.
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