Over 2,000 sign petition to oust forest supervisor amid wildfire management concerns

By Mayra Franco
Fox 26 News
September 12, 2025
Category: Forestry
Region: US West

Shaver Lake, Calif. — A new petition circulating online is calling for new leadership in the Sierra National Forest and the removal of current Supervisor Dean Gould. In less than two days, the petition has gathered more than 2,000 signatures. Frede Serrano, the organizer of the petition says the outcome shows a clear sign of public frustration with the current leadership, saying Gould is failing to protect the land. FOX26 spoke with residents on both sides of the aisle to hear their perspectives. …David John Hornor, long-time Shaver Lake resident says, he is against the petition and is in support of Gould. Hornor believes that Gould’s hands are tied by complex regulations and limited funding, making forest management a difficult balancing act.

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