Director Tanya Peterson - Will She Stay Or Will She Go?

It's as I've said before, something always happens to derail me from continuing on with my post goals.  This weekend I wanted to finish the fourth post in my Orangutan/Outrage series.  But, now I feel I should first say something about this important event in what could prove to be the greatest change Our Zoo has ever had happen.  It would be remiss of me to not to pause and post about this.

In my May 9th post I wrote, ... "This week presented two shocking turns of events within the Zoological Society.  I have chosen not to go into detail at this time, but feel noting that twists that could possibly save Our Zoo's future, are seemingly within reach.  At least that is what we are all hoping for."

Yesterday I woke-up to a message sharing the Chronicle's latest Zoo article.

"A union representative for San Francisco Zoo employees said Tanya Peterson, the CEO and executive director of the facility, is expected to face a vote on her potential ouster next week amid concerns about her leadership and the well-being of animals and staff."

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/zoo-tanya-peterson-20313664.php

I'm thankful to whoever alerted media about this.  I have been chomping at the bit wanting to break this news, since I first heard a version of this over a week ago.  I say a version, as there's a bit of curiosity still at large about that initial information that shocked those of us in the know eleven days ago.  That said, I would not have unless like many other things I'm privy to, it were something I could confirm with my own eyes.

May 6th, my day out ended with a text, "The Board fired Tanya, have you heard anything?"  Not gonna lie, a big smile formed and I was giddy with delight!  Unfortunately, it didn't last long, as I quickly learned that was allegedly initially true, but it was then rescinded.  There was a collective sigh and thought, We were so close!

Whether truth or rumor, something surely went down that day.  In that article from yesterday,  it is also reported that, "Peterson said she was not aware of a scheduled vote...", referring to next Tuesday's event.  Even if the information from May 6th was rumor, I find it hard to believe she does not know the jig may be up.

Speaking of up, if we get so lucky to see Tanya Peterson removed as the most destructive Director in Zoo history, who will be next up and take her place?

Hehe while probably accurate, just alittle fun.  I'm hoping the Board is smarter than I give them credit for and will look to a long-time member of our Animal Care Staff to replace Tanya. Someone who knows our Zoo, it's Needs and challenges. Someone with invested care for Our Zoo's Animals, and future.

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