Tom Flint
Party: non-partisan
Candidate for: Grant PUD Commissioner Pos. A-At Large
Incumbent? Yes
Age: 59
Hometown: Ephrata
Occupation: Farmer
50-word statement: I have been a highly active commissioner representing Grant PUD customers at local, state, and national levels since 2001, and I'm currently the commission president. I am proud of my leadership in securing a new 44-year license to operate Priest Rapids Project, the largest of its kind in the U.S.
Three priorities: 1) Ensure that Grant PUD continues to provide a reliable source of power at rates that are stable and equitable for homes, farms, businesses, and industries.
2) Completion of the fiber optics network throughout Grant County to provide access to ALL.
3) Work towards getting clean, non-polluting hydropower recognized as a "renewable resource" by Washington State and exploring new resources to provide economical, renewable power to meet Grant County's growing needs.
Web site: www.tomflint.com
E-mail address: tom@tomflint.com
Phone number: 509-398-3522
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