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Rossmoor Community Services District Board President Steps Down

Jeffrey Rips steps down, and Alfred Coletta steps up.

At the September meeting of the Board of Directors for Rossmoor Community Services District (RCSD), current president Jeffrey Rips announced that he was stepping down from his position.

“Unfortunately, due to family obligations, I must step down from the office of President,” said Rips. “It has been a true honor serving as president of this Board and a pleasure working with the Rossmoor community.”

Nominations were opened and 1st Vice President, Alfred Coletta, was nominated for the office of President. Director Coletta was unanimously approved by the Board.

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“I can’t think of a better person to lead us through the unique governance challenges ahead of us than Alfred Coletta,” said Rips. Nominations for 1st Vice President were then opened. Director Jeffrey Rips was nominated for that office and the vote was also unanimous for that appointment.

“This moment is bittersweet,” said Coletta, as he assumed his new seat at the dais. “I’m happy to be serving as the new President, but
sad to see a great leader go.”

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The following individuals will serve as Board officers until annual Board elections are held at the January 2012 meeting: President -- Alfred Coletta; 1st Vice President -- Jeffrey Rips, and 2nd Vice President -- Ron Casey.

The RCSD Board members encouraged residents to be active, vocal, vigilant and involved. One of the members said: “Join the Rossmoor Preservation Committee, support the local Rossmoor businesses, tell your friends to support them too. Tell all of the business owners in the Rossmoor Shopping Village that you’re glad they’re in Rossmoor and you want them to stay.”

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