Proclamation recognizing Public Power Week October 4-10 2015 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING PUBLIC POWER WEEK
OCTOBER 4-10, 2015
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), place high value on local
control over community services and appreciate the operation of a community-owned, locally controlled, not-
for-profit electric utility and, as consumers and owners of our electric utility, have a direct say in utility
operations and policies; and
WHEREAS, Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County (PUD) provides our homes, businesses, farms,
social service, and local government agencies with reliable, efficient, and cost-effective electricity employing
sound business practices designed to ensure the best possible service at not-for-profit rates; and
WHEREAS, the PUD is a valuable community asset that contributes substantially to the well-being of
local citizens through energy efficiency, customer service, environmental protection, economic development,
and safety awareness; and
WHEREAS, the PUD is a dependable and trustworthy institution whose local operation provides many
consumer protections and continues to make our community a better place in which to live and work, as well
as contributes to protecting the global environment; and
WHEREAS, the PUD will continue to work to bring lower-cost, safe, reliable electricity to community
homes and businesses just as it has since 1936, the year when the utility was created to serve all the citizens
of Lewis County with the exception of the City of Centralia; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that our community joins hands with more than 2,000 other
public power systems in the United States in this celebration of public power and recognition that the PUD is
good for consumers, business, the community, and the nation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the BOCC do hereby proclaim that the week of October 4-10, 2015 be
designated the 29th annual Public Power Week in order to honor the PUD for its contributions to the community ss.
and to make its consumer-owners, policy makers, and employees more aware of its contributions to their well-
being and how it makes their lives powerful.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 28th day of September 2015
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Executive Summary
BOCC Meeting Date:
2015-09-28
Contact:
Karri Muir
Department:
Board of County Commissioners
Wording
Proclamation recognizing "Public Power Week October 4-10, 2015".
Description
The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), place high value on local control over
community services and appreciate the operation of a community-owned, locally controlled, not-for-
profit electric utility and, as consumers and owners of our electric utility, have a direct say in utility
operations and policies.
Recommendation
Other
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution #: BOCC Meeting Date: Sep 28, 2015
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Notice
Proclamation recognizing "Public Power Week October 4-10, 2015".
Brief Reason for BOCC Action:
The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC),place high value on local control over community
services and appreciate the operation of a community-owned, locally controlled, not-for-profit electric utility
and, as consumers and owners of our electric utility, have a direct say in utility operations and policies.
Submitted By: Wilson, Lisa Phone:
Date Submitted: Sep 10, 2015
Contact Person Who Will Attend BOCC Meeting: Karri Muir
Action Needed:
Publication Requirements:
Hearing Date: Sep 28, 2015
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