For years, the Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado and its all-volunteer board have worked to raise the profile of sustainability and environmental issues in our region. Central to that effort is supporting LPEA board of directors candidates who know the importance of local, renewable-energy production and how to ensure that LPEA continues to serve the interests of its membership and local economy, not special energy interests.
SASCO is pleased to support Britt Bassett for re-election in District 3 and Heather Erb for re-election in District 4.
Britt Bassett is a dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate representative for the city of Durango residents of District 3. He runs a solar business that employs eight local residents working on solar projects throughout California. Britt is an effective manager, and he brings those skills to the LPEA board.
Since joining the board, Britt has worked hard to promote local solar gardens, energy efficiency and rate fairness, and he worked to usher in a new era of management through the hiring of CEO Mike Dreyspring. Britt is a dedicated board member who should be re-elected to represent the people of Durango in District 3.
Heather Erb is up for re-election in District 4 and is the best choice to represent the residents of the northeast side of La Plata County. Heather is a consensus-builder on the board. She works hard to ensure that LPEA is fiscally responsible while ushering our co-op into the new energy economy.
Most importantly, Heather has the experience of an incumbent; public electric utility management is a complex job, and she has the knowledge and experience needed to keep LPEA moving forward. SASCO supports her re-election in District 4.
Be on the lookout for your ballot in the mail, and be sure to vote for Britt Bassett in District 3 and Heather Erb in District 4 before May 15.
Anna Peterson, Dan Olson, Katie Waller, Frank Lockwood, Werner Heiber, Erika Brown, Lisa Mastny, Rachel Landis
Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado board of directors
Durango
