{"id":39806,"date":"2022-06-24T02:29:53","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T08:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/challenger-wins-empire-electric-board-district-3-election\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:51:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:51:43","slug":"challenger-wins-empire-electric-board-district-3-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/challenger-wins-empire-electric-board-district-3-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenger wins Empire Electric Board District 3 election"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Newly elected board member Corey Robinson, left, poses with fellow Empire Electric Association board members Robert Barry, Larry Archibeque, Norman Butler, Jerry Fetterman and Kent Lindsay. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

Corey Robinson, a cinematographer and self-described energy nerd, was elected to the District 3 seat on Empire Electric Association board of directors in Thursday\u2019s election.<\/p>\n

Robinson earned 1,515 votes (57%) over incumbent Audra Fahrion, who had 1,130 votes (43%).<\/p>\n

\u201cI am humbled by all the support, and I\u2019m very honored to serve on the board,\u201d he said after the election. \u201cIt is so cool that we are part of a co-op and get to choose who we want to represent us.\u201d<\/p>\n

He has attended the board meetings for the past year and had a strong election campaign.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a lot more to learn, and I look forward to working with my fellow board members,\u201d he said. \u201cMy goals align with what the co-op community says they want, providing affordable and reliable energy.\u201d<\/p>\n

During his campaign, Robinson said he talked to anyone he could about their views and concerns regarding energy, and even went door to door.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had a lot of amazing conversations with people. I have a real interest in the topic, where we get our energy and how we manage it is fascinating,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

His campaign raised $7,035 in donations toward his successful election bid, according to his campaign contribution report.<\/p>\n

Robinson\u2019s day job is creating outdoor, cultural and science films. He said his experience working with a team translates well with serving on a board striving toward a common goal.<\/p>\n

In the election, there were 13,229 ballots sent out and 2,645 returned, or 20% voter participation.<\/p>\n

Empire Electric board members help manage the electric co-op, an energy distribution system that provides service to Montezuma and Dolores counties and southeast Utah. Tri-State Generation and Transmission is the energy provider.<\/p>\n

Board members review and approve policies and analyze projects and rates during monthly meetings. They receive a base pay of $1,000 per month, plus $150 for attending additional meetings.<\/p>\n

jmimiaga@the-journal.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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