Related Company:Vermont Electric Cooperative, IncVermont Electric Cooperative (VEC), based in Johnson, has received eight applications from candidates seeking one of three positions on the Board of Directors. As a part of VEC’s annual meeting, an election of the membership is held each year to elect directors for open positions on the Board and to address other key issues.
Below are the seats that are up for election, including the slate of director candidates vying for open seats, which each carry a four-year term.
District 3 Director Candidates
Chuck Farrar – Troy
John Klar – Irasburg
Carol Maroni – Craftsbury
District 3 Towns:
Albany, Craftsbury, Glover, Greensboro, Irasburg, Jay, Lowell, Newport Town, Troy, Westfield
District 4 Director Candidates
Mark Woodward – Johnson
District 4 Towns:
Bakersfield, Belvidere, Cambridge, Eden, Fairfax, Fairfield, Fletcher, Hyde Park, Johnson, Morristown, Stowe, Waterville
District 5 Director Candidates
Michelle DaVia – Westford
Andrew Doe – Essex Junction
Caleb Elder – Starksboro
Leslie Nulty – Jericho Center
District 5 Towns:
Bolton, Essex, Hinesburg, Huntington, Jericho, Milton, Richmond, Shelburne, Starksboro, St George, Underhill, Westford, Williston
VEC’s annual director election provides members with an opportunity to exercise their voices as member-owners. Because VEC is a cooperative, members democratically elect local representatives to serve on VEC’s twelve-member board. These directors participate in setting policies and making decisions and are expected to represent the interests of members.
“Since we’re a cooperative, every member has the opportunity to get involved in decisions about our energy future. Engaging in the democratic process and casting a vote is a great way to do that,” said CEO Dave Hallquist.
VEC's Election will take place fromApril 22 – May 16by mail and online, and then in person at VEC’s 76thAnnual Meeting of the Membership at Smugglers Notch Resort onSaturday, May 17where the results will be tabulated and announced.
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