Dear Editor,

GCEA will begin its annual election of board directors next Monday, May 20, and we are excited for all GCEA members to receive their ballots in the mail, review the voting instructions, and then cast their votes.
Polly Oberosler is running uncontested to retain her seat for District 6 and we have three candidates running for District 7: Frank Stern, Edward Howard, and Shannon Hessler. Regardless of where you live, all GCEA members are encouraged to vote. Candidate and voting information may be found at www.gcea.coop.
To help make voting easier, GCEA offers electronic voting. Ballots will be sent out to all GCEA members on May 20, with the option to either vote electronically by June 16, return your mailed ballot by June 18, or vote in person on June 18, at the annual meeting. It is important to note that members may only vote once and there is only one vote per membership. If you try to vote electronically and by mail, you’ll cancel both votes.
Whether you’ve never voted in a GCEA election or have voted every year, your vote is important and signals your opportunity to select directors who best support your goals and priorities for safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. We appreciate your interest in your local electric cooperative and encourage you to vote!
Kind regards,
Alliy Sahagun
Member Relations Supervisor,
GCEA