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Volume 11, Issue 40
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October 7, 2020
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Benefits of Driving Electric Vehicles Celebrated at United Power’s National Drive Electric Week Event
A free virtual event to learn more about electric vehicles and to ask an EV expert all your questions Brighton, Colo. – Electric vehicle drivers, supporters, and intrigued United Power members are invited to attend United Power’s “United We Drive EV” webinar on Sun., Sept. 27th from 2-3 p.m. During the live webinar, United Power will take members on a safe, virtual test drive of an electric vehicle. EV Outreach & Education expert, Nigel Zeid of Boulder Nissan will be on hand to walk you through the finer points of EV ownership, and United Power representatives will discuss how to make the most of an EV with United Power’s rates. Learn more and register for the free event at www.unitedpower.com/ DriveEVWeek. “With more electric cars than ever before on the market and a larger, more accessible charging infrastructure, owning and driving an EV is within reach for more drivers,” said Joel Danforth, United Power New Business Director. “We want to help our members looking to make the transition to electric vehicles by providing trusted information, and information about rates and programs that make driving an EV even more attractive.” Today, you’re more likely to see multiple electric vehicles while you’re driving to work or the grocery store than not, and it’s becoming more common for gas stations and public spaces to install charging stations to accommodate electric vehicle drivers. You probably support a business with an electric vehicle fleet or know someone who has invested in either an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid. “There’s a perception that electric vehicles aren’t capable of meeting the average person’s needs,” Zeid says. “Every main concern can be boiled down to that root perception. With a little information, we can turn hesitation into excitement. Electric vehicles have all the benefits of any other vehicle without much of the cost.” Cont. on Page 2, See Electric Vehicles
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Gardner Introduces Bill to Desiignate Ports to Plains What is at Stake in District 3 Commissioner Race
Tommy Holton Endorses Mike Welch for County Commissioner District 3 Seat
This is an important election. I ran for County Commissioner because I was, and still am, concerned about the direction of the Weld County Board of Commissioners. As the past Mayor of Fort Lupton I understand the importance of working together to solve the issues that a community faces, not in a partisan way, but by working together in a bi partisan way so that a consensus is reached resulting in the best solution overall for all the citizens. Over these past few years, the Board of County Commissioners has become more and more focused on the Greeley area. Unfortunately, the balance that should be there with two at- largecommissioners has not been there, with a very obvious slant towards the greater Greeley area. Considering that most of the Weld County revenue comes from outside the Greeley area this presents a disparity. The current Republican candidate for County Commissioner for our district is a product of the old guard Republican party in Weld County. A group that does not represent the majority of the Weld County electorate. I am a strong believer in the rights of the unborn and certainly, the second amendment, but those beliefs do not solely qualify you to be an effective County Commissioner. In today’s world we, the citizens of District 3 need an advocate at the table for us. I seriously question Lori Saines ability to stand up for District3 among the group responsible for her nomination. Given what Weld County is facing from a revenue shortfall due to the oil & gas issues where do you think District 3 will fall in the Commissioners priority list in a system that already penalizes the District ? We are facing tougher times and now, more than ever, we need to work together as a County to solve the issues that face us in a way that does not discriminate against citizens because of the geography of where they live. We need an independent voice, representing District 3. I do not believe that Lori Saine can fulfill that role, and she has shown truly little to convince me otherwise. I am endorsing Mike Welch for Weld County Commissioner for District 3 as a person who will stand up for the citizens of District 3. We need leadership, not a follower of the crowd. I remind you that your vote is important. Use it. A bipartisan effort to support Mike Welsch can be productive but everyone’s vote is important, unaffiliated, democrat and independent republicans. Let us send a message that south Weld County deserves a real seat at the table. Please make sure you vote and vote for Mike Welch for County Commissioner for District 3, our District. Tommy Holton, Fort Lupton
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