The Board of Public Utilities Commissioners was established in 1923 by the Tulare City Charter to control and manage the Public Works Department. The divisions within the Public Works Department under the Board's purview include Solid Waste (refuse collection and street sweep­ing), Water, Sewer, and Wastewater. 

The Board of Public Utilities Commissioners consists of five commissioners who serve four-year terms. These commissioners are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by majority vote of the Council. Annually, the Board will reorganize by electing a President and Vice President among the members.

Meetings for the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners are held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at the Tulare Public Library, 491 North M Street. There may be more or less meetings depending on current business.

Current Board Members

Ray Fonseca, President (Appointed 12/07/21 | Term Ending 12/31/25)
Thomas Griesbach, Vice President (Appointed 10/22/19| Term Ending 12/31/23)
Renee Soto (Appointed 6/18/19 | Term Ending 12/31/23)
Tony Sozinho (Appointed 1/19/21 | Term Ending 12/31/23)
Blake Wilbur (Appointed 4/18/23 | Term Ending 12/31/25)

Application Process 

If interested in serving on this board, visit the Boards, Commissions and Committees Application page to complete and submit your application. As vacancies occur, your application will be considered for appointment. All applications remain on file for two years or until appointed, whichever occurs first.

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