FAQ

I'm running because utility bills shouldn't feel like a mystery. Ratepayers deserve clear information, responsible spending, and leaders who remember that every dollar the PUD spends comes from the people it serves. 

The Ratepayer Report Card is my proposal to provide simple, plain-language financial information directly to customers. Instead of digging through documents, ratepayers would receive a straightforward snapshot of how their utility is performing. 

Major decisions should never catch ratepayers off guard. Customers deserve advance notice, clear explanations, and enough information to understand how decisions will affect their monthly bills. 

Your electric bill doesn't care how old your commissioner is. What matters is whether someone is willing to ask tough questions, demand clear answers, and put ratepayers first. 

I've spent my career in the service industry, where accountability is immediate and unavoidable. If you don't solve problems, communicate clearly, and respect people's money, you don't keep their trust. 

Only when they are clearly justified, fully explained, and demonstrably necessary. Rate increases should be a last resort, not a first response.