Alison Dance and Jeff Berman are the two 2014 LPEA board candidates best qualified to guide the board in this critical hiring process. While the board of directors guides LPEA staff in developing policy, budgetary oversight and numerous other functions, it is the CEO who is the leader of the organization, its public face and the accountable agent for the co-op. So it is critical that the board select a CEO who is capable of guiding LPEA into the new energy economy and shaping our region as a leader in renewable-energy generation and policy. That is why I support Alison Dance for District 4 and Jeff Berman for District 3. They are committed to promoting renewable energy and positioning southwest Colorado as a leader in the new-energy economy. Be sure to vote for Alison and Jeff when your ballot arrives to ensure that our new LPEA CEO reflects our region’s energy needs and values.

Matt Sheldon

Durango