I endorse and would like you to consider voting for Rick Paschall for Clallam PUD commissioner, district 2.
Rick has worked in the northwest power industry since 1985.
He is very familiar with the existing power system transmission, distribution, power purchases, reliability and public policy.
If we are going to have a significant impact on climate change we will need to decrease the amount of fossil fuels we burn.
Electric-powered automobiles would seem to be a good place to start.
This will require the existing power system to be increased to handle the added load of charging batteries.
We will need additional new green generation of electricity to provide that new electric energy to replace fossil fuels.
I believe that Rick has the experience to lead our PUD today and the vision to make the right decisions we will be facing tomorrow.
Ted Simpson
Port Angeles
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ted Simpson served as Clallam County PUD commissioner from 1985-2019.