The special interest groups that want to control La Plata Electric Association have already started their campaign to disparage any director that does not agree with them.
The story “LPEA renewable energy goal faces uncertainty,” (Herald, July 24) was intended to keep LPEA members confused about the truth. This story was written at their request. The Herald was not even in attendance at the meeting.
I warned LPEA members in the last election that removing the most influential Tri-State director LPEA has ever had would be a mistake. But these groups don’t care about the welfare of Tri-State. In fact, I am convinced they want to see them go broke.
Newly elected Tri-State representative and LPEA board member Kohler McInnis is a dedicated director. He voted against increasing the renewable energy cap because he was concerned that LPEA members would pay higher rates to Tri-State. At the last board meeting, Kohler was vehemently attacked by a fellow director for daring to disagree with them on this issue.
Every month, LPEA members come to the board meetings to pressure directors to spend members’ money on solar projects that will benefit wealthy members and solar installers of LPEA. Hard-earned money is being forced from LPEA members who can barely pay their utility bills to support green projects.
Don’t be fooled by all this rhetoric. LPEA is a leader in renewable energy. This is dirty politics at its best in preparation for next year’s elections. This is about personal interests.
Why was one director singled out in this story to make light of his vote?
Davin Montoya
Hesperus
Editor’s note: Davin Montoya currently serves on the LPEA Board of Directors. He was re-elected in May and has held this position for 27 years.
