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Protect La Plata Electric’s financial future

The front page of the Weekend edition (

I hope readers waded through the entire article to learn that the cost of buying out the Tri-State contract would likely result in immediate rate increases to cover debt service. Four hundred million dollars plus interest! As a CPA, I find that staggering.

Yes, its essential that the LPEA board be visionary, but prudence is as essential. To that end, I am voting for Gene Fisher in District 3. I have known Gene for many years, both in business and as a friend. I have full faith in his judgment and his motives in this capacity.

“Haste makes waste” is still true. A vote for Gene Fisher is a vote for experience and thoughtful decision making.

Sidny Zink

Durango