00:04 Candidates introduced themselves and explained reasons for running for the position. 02:14 Bringing Broadband as a utility is urgent for the digital era. 06:34 Concerns about utility costs and forecasts 08:37 Utility is managing capacity growth due to population increase. 13:39 Advocating for community visibility and financial assistance programs 15:50 Enhancing consumer communication and energy planning 19:57 Considerations for future power generation and infrastructure planning 21:58 Advocacy for affordable and universal broadband 26:03 Discussion on infrastructure development cost and grants 28:13 Discussion on rural access to internet and feasibility study by Pud 32:33 Support for current general manager and rate increase decisions 34:35 Consideration of switching to the load following product for reliability and affordability 38:32 Support for hydro as renewable energy source 40:37 Support for small modular nuclear energy for clean energy future 44:30 Candidate highlights extensive community involvement and support 46:48 Candidates prioritize production and broadband as key initiatives for the utilities board.
It’s clear that Sherry Erickson is highly intelligent and well-informed. She’s obviously the best mind in that room. Meanwhile, Oneil is busy making sure he’s seen in public. Erickson seems like she will simply get to work, and not waste time.
00:04 Candidates introduced themselves and explained reasons for running for the position.
02:14 Bringing Broadband as a utility is urgent for the digital era.
06:34 Concerns about utility costs and forecasts
08:37 Utility is managing capacity growth due to population increase.
13:39 Advocating for community visibility and financial assistance programs
15:50 Enhancing consumer communication and energy planning
19:57 Considerations for future power generation and infrastructure planning
21:58 Advocacy for affordable and universal broadband
26:03 Discussion on infrastructure development cost and grants
28:13 Discussion on rural access to internet and feasibility study by Pud
32:33 Support for current general manager and rate increase decisions
34:35 Consideration of switching to the load following product for reliability and affordability
38:32 Support for hydro as renewable energy source
40:37 Support for small modular nuclear energy for clean energy future
44:30 Candidate highlights extensive community involvement and support
46:48 Candidates prioritize production and broadband as key initiatives for the utilities board.
It’s clear that Sherry Erickson is highly intelligent and well-informed. She’s obviously the best mind in that room.
Meanwhile, Oneil is busy making sure he’s seen in public.
Erickson seems like she will simply get to work, and not waste time.