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PUPPY PADDLING IN MISSION BAY
SUP Pups participants paddle their puppies at sunset in Mission Bay during a recent singles social. A Fiesta Friday SUP social will take place on April 30 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Fiesta Island to celebrate SUP Pups owner Samantha's 30th birthday. There will be a paddle around the bay, gourmet pet treats, human snacks and refreshments, and a bonfire. COURTESY PHOTO
Pacific Beach Town Council holds energy distribution debate By DAVE SCHWAB
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hose for and against public ownership of gas and electricity services in the City debated during a public forum on energy distribution hosted by Pacific Beach Town Council on April 21. Elise Dearborn and Craig Rose of Public Power San Diego spoke for municipalizing City power now provided by San Diego Gas & Electric. PPSD is a coalition advocating the creation of an independently run,
‘The question now is... should that contract be with SDG&E versus a potential city-owned utility?’ – MARCELLA BOTHWELL, PACIFIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL democratically elected, and publicly-owned and affordable gas and electric utility for San Diego. Speaking against power municipalization, and in favor of a new franchise power agreement between SDG&E and the City were: Bernadette Butkiewicz, SDG&E public
affairs manager; and Nate Fairman, business manager for IBEW Local 465, which represents SDG&E, transit, and trolley workers. It was a timely discussion as the current long-term lease SDG&E has with the city to provide power is about to expire. Bids
have been submitted and opened for a new exclusive right to provide future gas and electricity services to residents and businesses throughout the City. SDG&E has held exclusive franchises with the City to provide gas and electric service since 1920. The current 50-year franchise agreements, established in 1970, were set to expire on Jan. 17. That period however was extended at Mayor Todd See ENERGY, Page 9