This Tuesday, dozens of people, including RCRC representatives, attended a ceremony in honor of Tuolumne County Administrator Craig Pedro in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers. Supervisor Randy Hanvelt acknowledged Mr. Pedro’s long tenure and secured the adoption of a resolution by the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors honoring his years of accomplishments.
After thirty-eight years of public service, thirty-four of which has been with Tuolumne County, Mr. Pedro is retiring. Mr. Pedro started as a Management Analyst in the County Administrator's office in 1984, became a Senior Administrative Analyst in 1988, Assistant County Administrator in 1997, and County Administrator in 2006.
In recent years, Mr. Pedro implemented long-term budgeting strategies, streamlined various departments, and created a joint Economic Development Authority. Throughout the ceremony, Mr. Pedro was praised for his work ethic, dedication, and commitment to making Tuolumne County a better place to live.
Mr. Pedro, a native and life-long resident of Tuolumne County, was presented with numerous letters and proclamations from office representatives of U.S. Senators Kamala Harris and Diane Feinstein, Congressman Tom McClintock, former State Senator Tom Berryhill, Assembly Member Frank Bigelow, and others. Mr. Pedro was surrounded by members of his immediate family and other long-time residents.