Many of you who know me know that for more than eight years, I have been working to shift our local electrical cooperative, La Plata Electric Association, toward adopting more renewable clean energy. Renewable energy prices in Colorado have dropped below the cost of fossil fuels. But LPEA cannot take advantage of these low prices or the opportunities they present for economic development. We are tied to expensive, dirty energy and will continue to be, unless we elect active, forward-thinking directors to the board. If you are interested to learn more about these issues, there is a concise, informative article in this months local
Less than 25 percent of our community votes in the LPEA election. Let’s change that! If you pay a bill, you are a member. Look for your ballot on or around April 17.
I am recommending a vote for Britt Bassett, District 3, City of Durango; Jeff Mannix, District 2, South County; Tim Wheeler, District 4, North County; and Kirsten Skeehan, District 1, Archuleta County.
This election is one that can make a huge difference for our local environment and economy. Please vote!
Katie Waller
Bayfield
