Because of the limitations of COVID-19, many people aren't familiar with John Purser and why he is the perfect candidate for the LPEA Board, but John's academic and employment backgrounds, in finance and information technology, along with his experience and strong advocacy for environmental issues, uniquely qualify him to help lead LPEA into the future.
With an economics degree and hands-on understanding of financial institutions, his insight and scrutiny would be a significant benefit in analyzing the proposed Tri-State buyout.
As a passionate volunteer for the past three years with the nonpartisan Citizen's Climate Lobby, (https://durangoccl.org/), John has advocated for climate solutions as the CCL liaison for the 3rd Congressional District. He has presented to local, state and federal decision-makers, forming partnerships with Democrats and Republicans.
John has a long history in environmental economics, and is passionate about reducing carbon emissions. Like many of us, however, he is not convinced that breaking with Tri -State is the way to guarantee financial stability, reliability and carbon neutrality.
A very conservative estimate of financing the buyout price would suggest on average debt per member of $2,500-3,000, and everyone admits that no one knows the true facts, figures and cost of such a break. This information is critical to good decision-making.
I trust John to analyze facts and figures and develop long-term, solid financial decisions for the future and hold Tri-State accountable at the same time. I encourage those in District 4 to vote for John Purser.
Antonia Clark
Durango
