"Mark Buell, the chairman, stated he received a brief email from the White House informing him and fellow board members of their termination, which was 'effective immediately,' and thanked them for their service."
"Buell noted, 'I was surprised that this didn't happen sooner,' emphasizing that 'we serve at the pleasure of the president.'"
"The Presidio Trust was created by federal legislation in 1996, following debates over the future of the green space that contains numerous military buildings."
"The park, originally a Spanish fort and later a U.S. Army post, was decommissioned in the late 1980s after the Department of Defense closed military bases."
President Trump terminated the six members of the Presidio Trust Board, all appointed by President Biden, via a brief email. Chairman Mark Buell expressed surprise at the timing, noting their service is at the president's discretion. The board had chosen to keep the news private until new trustees are appointed. The board members included Buell, Vice Chair Chuck Collins, and others, with terms set to expire between May 2022 and May 2027. The Presidio Trust was established to manage the historic site, which has a rich military history.
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