When a large nonprofit endorses and funds a campaign for candidates in the La Plata Electric Association elections, that seems corrupt to me. It may be legal but it’s not fair or right, and that’s what San Juan Citizens Alliance has done for years.

They put thousands of dollars into individual campaigns they endorse. Why? What kind of favoritism do they expect in return? I think these are funded by special interest people who expect to get a return on their investment.

It is illegal to do this in a political race so why is it right to do it in an LPEA election? When these candidates win, they are bought and paid for in my opinion. It makes it very difficult for a little guy to win. This is what I call corruption in our elections.

I suggest you ask the candidates in your district if they accept donations from SJCA. The question is whether those candidates who are bought and paid for by SJCA will make the best decisions on behalf of LPEA’s 40,000 members or will they act on behalf of SJCA. LPEA is not for sale!

I am endorsing Bill Waters in District 3, John Purser in District 4, Kohler McInnis in District 2 and Veronica Medina in District 1. They have assured me they have not accepted any funds from SJCA. I know they have integrity and will do what's best for the elderly, the less fortunate and what’s best for LPEA as a whole.

Davin Montoya

Hesperus

Editor’s Note: According to Mark Pearson, executive director of San Juan Citizen’s Alliance, the organization does not fund LPEA candidates. It endorses candidates and runs an online portal that accepts contributions for their campaigns.