A confrontation on March 27 between Director April Chan and artist Tiffany Conway-Cornelius at the EBMUD has led to tensions among board members. Chan has accused Board President Marguerite Young of anti-Asian bias regarding her handling of the incident. The confrontation arose when Conway-Cornelius, removing art from the EBMUD lobby, blocked Chan in an elevator and threatened her, leading to an official investigation. Board dynamics are now strained as accusations of bias and harassment emerge, highlighting underlying racial tensions within the group.
Young expressed concern about the emotional toll on board members, staff, and the public, emphasizing the need for collaboration during their remaining term.
The incident on March 27 involved artist Tiffany Conway-Cornelius blocking Director Chan in an elevator and issuing threats, which was classified as workplace violence.
Following the confrontation, Conway-Cornelius accused Chan of harboring anti-Black sentiment, revealing deeper tensions within the board regarding race and leadership.
Chan filed a complaint against Board President Young, alleging anti-Asian bias in how the situation was managed, indicating significant divisions among the board.
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