Dear Editor:
In this letter I represent only myself and not the Snohomish PUD.
On Dec. 31, 2024, I will complete my term as District 2 commissioner on the Snohomish PUD Commission. My platform in 2018 was “Good Governance, Good Energy, and Good Jobs.” My environmental record was a focus of my successful campaign. Now I am happy to tell you that my preferred candidate, Micah Rowland, is also dedicated to those same values.
The past six years at SnoPUD have been highly productive and we have accomplished many important projects. When I decided not to run for reelection for another six years, I began looking for a potential candidate who I thought would be good for the board. I encouraged longtime colleague, Micah Rowland, to run for the position. He is the best-prepared and best-suited candidate for the position. His has spent years on environmental volunteer efforts.
Micah’s experience as a parliamentarian will serve him well. He knows and respects the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act and has stood up for it when it was violated. He stands up for what is right and against what is wrong. I encourage everyone to visit his website Micah4Commissioner.com and the League of Women Voters’ Candidates Forum at this site: lwvsnoho.podbean.com.”
Please vote for Micah and mail your ballot by Aug. 6.
Rebecca Wolfe, PhD
Edmonds
Thank you Rebecca,; I did listen to the AAUW interviews with the candidates and found that Micah Rowland does have the technological and environmental experience to impact the PUD positively. The other candidates seem to be good people and generally support public engagement, but their experience is more general rather than specific to the needs of the PUD. I appreciated Rowland’s understanding and knowledge of state regulations , he was the only one who mentioned specific state legislations, and his background seems more suited to the PUD.
Micah interviewed with the 32nd LD Dems and he won the endorsement of the LD because of the positive attributes of Micah, and his knowledge of policy, love and knowledge of the natural environment. He is an extremely hard worker. PUD customers and the general population at large will greatly benefit by his election to this position.
And congratulations Rebecca, on an extremely productive six years in office. I wish more electeds were as knowledgeable, capable and experienced as you are! Well done!!
I supported Rebecca Wolfe in her campaign for PUD commissioner 6 years ago, and her endorsement of Micah Rowland means a lot. I know Micah; he’s whip smart and will be an effective advocate for customers and the environment.
The PUD commissioner contest is on the back side of our ballot; I marked mine for Micah Rowland.
Thank you Roger. Thats good to know. I trust your instincts.