The Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors are holding a special meeting tonight at 5:30 in Covington Park’s multipurpose room where they’ll accept the retirement of Fire Chief James Brakebill among other items.
In an official letter dated April 29th, Brakebill notified the Board of Directors of his retirement, effective May 12th, 2024. He said, “After careful consideration and many memorable years in the fire service, I have decided that it is time to close this chapter of my life.”
Brakebill extended his deepest gratitude to the fire staff for their unwavering support and dedication to the community and thanked the Board of Directors for their leadership and support. He said Morongo Valley will forever hold a special place in his heart, and that he’s “truly blessed to have been part of this community and to have contributed to its success.”
After reviewing, discussing, and accepting Brakebill’s retirement, the Board will restructure the organization chart. Other items on the agenda include the 2024-25 preliminary budget, the NFPA membership reimbursement, and revisiting two unauthorized invoices obtained after instating the district’s spending freeze.
