A Modesto Irrigation District board member was censured in a unanimous vote on Tuesday, for allegedly berating and throwing a clipboard at a staff member in a pattern of abuse that allegedly began in 2023.
Janice Keating, director for Division 2 representing Modesto’s central district, was accused of a steadily escalating series of incidents against a staff member. Keating recused herself and left the room before the item was brought to the board.
Dana Ferreira, a regulatory analyst for MID, spoke during public comment. She said Keating had shown a pattern of abusive behavior toward herthat started in 2023 with disparaging comments, then yelling at an Association of California of Water Agencies conference in Palm Desert and escalating to physical assault.
“Most recently Director Keating cursed at me and threw a clipboard in my direction,” Ferreira said…