La Plata Electric Association board director ballots are arriving in mailboxes now. LPEA is a community-owned cooperative, which means you and I own it. If you get a bill, you can vote! We have until 4 p.m. on May 21 to return ballots, so get those in the mail once you get your ballot! As someone who is concerned with climate change and the daily news stories on sea levels rising, ocean acidification, higher temperatures as well as increased threats of drought, fire and floods, I want to vote for a LPEA board member in my district who is concerned with bringing more renewable (wind and solar) energy sources to our community. I live in District 4 and am excited to place our family vote for Alison Dance. She is a local small-business owner, a local employer and someone who cares about making our county the most sustainable community it can be. Having Alison Dance on the board will help keep our energy sustainable, local and affordable. She will work to buy less dirty coal, bring more renewable energy jobs to community residents and keep our energy dollars local by working to keep more of the $70 million we pay each year for electricity in our county. I encourage you to vote for Alison if you live in District 4. If you aren’t sure what district you are in, visit www.lpea.com and remember to return your ballot by May 21!
Anna Peterson
Durango
