Why do I want to be on the MEA Board?
I grew up in this Valley and know the importance of cheap, reliable power. When I came to the Board more than six years ago, MEA was a tightly-managed coop delivering power at rates lower than any other Railbelt coop. That is no longer true.
It is no secret that I now represent a minority perspective on the current Board, probably because my first goal is to hold down the cost of power. Nobody knows better than an Alaskan Farmer the importance of keeping costs down in an economic downturn. MEA’s membership rolls are static. Frugality on our Board is more important than ever.
By limiting our fuel options for new power generation to gas, we are hostage to the gas shortages that are now almost certain in the near future. This was predicted and could have been avoided five years ago. Today we are facing very costly options. I believe my experience will be valuable in making sure the impact our decisions have on you, the members, is not overlooked.
I would appreciate your vote. In any event, thank you for your support for the last seven years. For more information, please visit my blog "http://www.LDformea.blogspot.com."
