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2026 Inland Power Board Elections - Districts Five and Seven
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s a member of Inland Power, you are a stakeholder in the utility. This ownership brings various benefits, including local control and accountability, which means you play a role in selecting co-op leaders. At Inland Power, our elected board members are referred to as “trustees.” The term “trustee” encapsulates the essence of their role. Co-op members place their trust in board members to maintain the strength of the cooperative. The responsibilities extend beyond merely attending board meetings. Trustees must familiarize themselves with the complexities of the energy sector and anticipate challenges in delivering affordable and reliable power. They are responsible for crafting a long-term sustainability plan for the cooperative, hiring the CEO, engaging with members, advocating for the co-op, and defending members’ interests at every
opportunity. Trustees should make every decision, whether significant or minor, with the members’ best interests in mind.
may also be nominated by petition, provided they submit the required applicant documents.
If you feel this role is a fit for you, Inland Power’s nominating committee is currently accepting applications for board positions in districts five and seven. To receive the candidate packet that outlines qualifications, responsibilities, and the application process, please contact Teresa Eggleston by emailing teresae@inlandpower.com or calling (509)789-4250. Interested candidates must (509)789-4250 submit a certificate of eligibility, complete an application, and provide a photo by Thursday, Oct. 31, 2025. 2025
Candidates will prerecord a two-minute speech, which will be filmed at the Inland Power headquarters. Dates for this recording will be finalized once candidates are confirmed. The videos will be available on inlandpower.com and SmartHub for the election.
The member-driven nominating committee will convene in December to evaluate all received applications and make nominations based on those who meet the necessary qualifications. Additionally, co-op members
Election results will be disclosed at our Annual Meeting on March 28, 2026. 2026 Each active membership is entitled to one vote for each district being contested. Look out for election and voting information, which will be mailed to you by early February. Descriptions of the territories and a map of districts five and seven are shown on page 2 further details.
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