California public power utility Truckee Donner Public Utility District held the first board meeting of the year on Jan. 15.
Directors Courtney Murrell and Steve Randall joined the board as newly elected members, while director Jeff Bender won re-election to his seat. Director Christa Finn was elected board president by her fellow directors, and director Tony Laliotis was elected board vice president.
TDPUD noted that 2024 was the second year in a row with no loss time accidents, reflecting the importance of safety in TPDUD’s culture and values. The board approved a 2025 safety incentive award in the amount of $300 to each TDPUD employee.
The board also approved the new TDPUD Future Workforce Scholarship Fund developed by staff. TDPUD will work with the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation to launch a slate of college degree scholarships and utility workforce/vocational scholarships in 2025. These scholarships are designed to grow the local workforce in order to help fill the important utility jobs.
TDPUD’s board also set a public hearing for the regularly scheduled board meeting on Feb. 5, for the intent to update the Martis Valley Groundwater Management Plan.
TDPUD, in collaboration with Northstar Community Services District and Placer County Water Agency, adopted the GMP to help manage and steward the essential groundwater resources in the Martis Valley. The process to update and adopt a new GMP will last through June, and this is the first opportunity for the public to participate and provide input.
TDPUD is a public utility district created in 1927 and overseen by a locally elected board of directors. TDPUD is a not-for-profit entity that provides the greater Truckee area with reliable and high-quality water and power services, while guiding the community to conserve resources.