Hi Lake City Community!
In a time when so much in the world feels outside our control, we’re fortunate to have our own non-profit energy co-operative here in Colorado’s High Country. How do we want the future of Gunnison County Electric to look? How can we build a local energy future that reduces costs, reflects our values, and creates resilience against aging infrastructure and an unstable climate? We have the opportunity to decide, right now, by voting for the GCEA Board of Directors. And I am excited to announce my candidacy.
I’m Shannon Hessler – a professional town planner, Master of Environmental Management from Western Colorado University, and a trained environmental engineer. I grew up in Fairplay, home to wind, ranching families, a deep mining history- and not much else. I hold rural values of independence and self-sufficiency dear. As a town resident today, I also know the cost-of-living crisis firsthand.
Our rural residents are looking for solutions that will help them save on ranch and heating costs, alongside options to diversify their income with a solar installation – if they choose.
Our towns are looking for electrification options, unlocking thousands of dollars of savings each year through new appliances and vehicles.
I’m running to be a partner for all our residents, working on solutions that honor our needs.
I’d be honored to earn your vote to represent our communities as your next partner on the GCEA Board, working on solutions that work for all our members. For more information: shannonforgcea.com
GCEA’s 2024 Board of Directors Election opens for voting on Monday, May 20 and voting closes with the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 18th. You can vote by mail ballot, vote online in GCEA’s secure system, or vote in-person at GCEA’s Annual Meeting.
Shannon Hessler
Master’s in Environmental Management
Environmental Engineering, EIT
719.839.0070
