Recognize the first week of October as Public Power Week BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF:
RECOGNIZE THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER AS
PUBLIC POWER WEEK
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 5th day of October, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith
By: Amber Smith, Vacant, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Rieva Lester, Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
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PROCLAIMING THE FIRST FULL WEEK OF OCTOBER 2021 AS
PUBLIC POWER WEEK
LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,the citizens of Lewis County place a high value on local control over community services and,
therefore, have chosen to operate a community-owned,locally controlled,not-for-profit electric utility that gives
its consumers and owners a direct say in utility operations and policies;and
WHEREAS,the Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County(PUD)provides reliable,efficient and cost-effective
electricity for our homes, businesses and farms,as well as our social service and governmental agencies;and
WHEREAS,the PUD has taken on additional stewardship for our area's information
infrastructure,expanding a broadband network that will benefit the community and
provide economic development opportunities;and Zujoe
WHEREAS,the PUD employs sound business practices designed to ensure the best
possible service at not-for-profit rates while also contributing 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 that provides many consumer protections and
continues to make our community a better place in which to live and work,while also contributing to the
protection of the global environment;and
WHEREAS,the PUD continues to bring lower-cost,safe, reliable electricity to Lewis County homes and businesses
—just as it has since 1936,the year during which the utility was created to serve the citizens of Lewis County,with
the exception of the City of Centralia;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners designates the first full
week of October 2021 as Public Power Week to honor the PUD for its contributions to the community and to
make its consumer-owners, policy makers and employees more aware of its contributions to their well-being;and
BE IT FURTHER 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.
Done in open session this 5th day of October 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: Oct. 5, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Recognize the first week of October as Public Power Week
Contact: Rieva Lester Phone:
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
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Recognize the first week of October as Public Power Week
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