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Grant PUD Commissioner Tom Flint Elected President of WPUDA
December 9, 2008

EPHRATA, WA – In 2009, current Grant PUD Commission President Tom Flint will serve as president of the Washington Public Utility Districts Association (WPUDA). Elected by WPUDA members at their December 4 annual meeting, Flint takes office in January.

The WPUDA is comprised of commissioners and managers of public utility districts throughout Washington state. The association supports, protects and enhances its members’ ability to provide not-for-profit, locally controlled utility services for the people of Washington.

Citing his goals as WPUDA president, Flint plans to continue his work to emphasize the benefits of hydropower. “Ensuring that Washington state recognizes hydropower as a renewable resource is a top priority during my term,” stressed Flint. He also plans to work with those who belong to WPUDA to be sure they provide the momentum behind all future WPUDA initiatives. “I will work diligently to increase WPUDA’s accountability to the commissioners and managers who belong to the association and to ensure its credibility with the membership.“

“I would like to commend Tom Flint on his election as WPUDA president,” stated Grant PUD Commission Vice President Terry Brewer. “Tom has a history of being a positive advocate for Grant PUD and the other Mid-Columbia PUDs. His new role ensures that we continue to have a strong presence in the state and the Pacific Northwest.”

As he completes his 2008 term as Grant PUD president, Flint is also completing a term as WPUDA vice president. Previously he served as secretary/treasurer for WPUDA.

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Grant County Public Utility District is a Washington state municipal corporation that began electric service in 1942.  Owned by the people it serves, Grant PUD generates and sells electricity to Grant County residents and millions of customers throughout Central Washington and the Pacific Northwest.  The Priest Rapids Project, comprised of Priest Rapids and Wanapum Dams, produces nearly 2,000 megawatts of clean, renewable and reliable electricity – enough to supply a city the size of Seattle.  A leader in science based technology; Grant PUD is committed to finding effective measures for the protection, mitigation and enhancement of salmon, steelhead and other natural and cultural resources.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dorothy Harris
(509) 793-1516 / dharris@gcpud.org