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Inyo County Water Commission elects Paul Hewitt as chair, selects Terry Treadle as vice chair for 2026
Summary
At the annual meeting the commission elected Paul Hewitt as chair for 2026 and selected Terry Treadle as vice chair by voice vote; commissioners discussed officer responsibilities and representation at standing county meetings.
The Inyo County Water Commission elected Paul Hewitt as chair for 2026 and selected Terry Treadle as vice chair.
During nominations commissioners discussed the responsibilities of the chair and vice chair, emphasizing availability to work with staff and to represent the county at standing committee meetings. Paul Hewitt, identified as a Big Pine resident and tribal member and a long-serving commissioner, accepted the nomination; the commission voted by acclamation/voice vote to elect him. Commissioners then nominated and seconded Terry Treadle as vice chair; that motion also passed by voice vote.
Commissioners noted the importance of having officers who can attend standing committee meetings and engage with staff and external partners, including meetings with Los Angeles representatives, grantors and tribal partners. The election concluded with the new chair taking over the meeting.
Because the transcript records voice votes without a formal roll-call tally, the article reports the outcome as recorded at the meeting.
