Retired utility industry executive Michael K. Harris offers his support for Sherry Erickson for Clark PUD Commissioner

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Sherry Erickson checks all the boxes to be our next Clark PUD Commissioner. As a retired utility and technology industry executive, I’m certain she alone is qualified to help our utility safely navigate what promises to be a turbulent energy future filled with technical, political, and environmental issues.  Her direct experience working nationwide with utilities to solve these sorts of issues will pay great dividends for us as challenges are addressed locally. 

Her work with utilities and energy companies a bit ahead of Clark in confronting energy supply and distribution challenges gives her unique experience and perspective to guide development of a practical and effective local strategy as Clark confronts those challenges.  Her approach as a fiscal conservative will help keep rates low and continue to focus on maintaining operational cost efficiency – all resulting in low rates for us. Her experience in helping other utilities efficiently and cost effectively integrate renewables into their energy portfolios will help ensure Clark’s continued transformation in this area. Her long-term focus through attending utility meetings since 2012 gives her deep insight into Clark’s operating environment, its programs and policies, and its customers’ needs. Her ability to listen to multiple points of view, and synthesize them into a coherent, workable strategy will complement the work of staff and involved citizens.

Lastly, as a long-term resident and business owner in Clark County, she genuinely cares about her community and sees this role as a way to give back to her community.  Sherry is a leader who will represent all of us!

Michael K. Harris
Retired utility industry executive

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