I don't think it's beyond the realm of possibility that this board member also agrees that things aren't working as they should, and a shake-up needs to happen even if it means they lose their position too.
It's like that episode of South Park where half the town supported the war in Iraq and the other half protested the war. Except in this case it's all the same person.
Based on some articles I read I'm not too surprised. The guy sounded like he was getting looney.