With the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board elections upon us, it is more important than ever to get the word out about the candidates and the issues. During an election many people think that their vote does not matter. Maybe you feel that when it comes down to it, all the candidates are pretty much the same, so why bother voting. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the winning directors will have an enormous impact on our cooperative’s future and ultimately on your electric rates.
Our Board of Directors needs a change‑-for the better. Change starts at a grass roots level whether you live on a farm or in the city, and all change starts by electing people - the right people to implement that change--whether it is a voting director or an advisory director.
Your vote holds your board leaders responsible for the decisions they make. Your vote sends a message about the issues you think are important. Your vote affirms our rights as members to elect our board and take part in democracy. Without voting, there could be no democracy.
Remember, when you are unhappy with the condition of your cooperative’s service or your electricity bill, being involved, voting for and knowing your elected directors will enable you to voice your complaints to the appropriate board members. You voted for them and they work for you. That’s why it’s so important to vote for a candidate based on WHAT they know…not WHO they know, which is unfortunately how so many people try to win an election. It’s the candidates experience and knowledge in the professional industry, combined with integrity and honesty that will determine whether or not they will make the best decisions.
We are not here to serve our cooperative, but our cooperative is here to serve us — and we have the right to decide who will represent us and how we want to be represented. It means that we have one of the greatest rights any free people can have: the right to vote.
Vote because you care about your community. Vote because you believe in transparency of governance and want to add your voice. Vote because it will make you feel good to participate and have a say. Vote because it’s the right thing to do!
About Me
- Fromthisdesk
- Georgetown, Texas, United States
- I am a director in the electric utility industry with over two decades of experience. My career has challenged me to face and solve the issues facing us in the evolving electric generation landscape. My professional experience includes nuclear, fossil, hydro, and wind energy generation projects. I have managed and provided oversight for multi-million dollar capital projects totaling over one billion dollars including multiple Clean Air Act initiatives. I am a U.S. Naval submarine force veteran with over eight years of active duty including service during the Desert Storm initiative. I hold multiple certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED AP, U.S. Naval Nuclear Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Management from the University of South Carolina. I reside in Georgetown, TX and I am an active supporter of local civic and charitable organizations. The views expressed on this blog are my personal viewpoints and do not reflect the official opinion of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative.