Power of Community

No New Utility Taxes
This information was provided by the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association, our statewide organization.

With the economy on a downturn, Salem Electric is expecting some significant legislative challenges in the year ahead. We have already heard that different ideas are being proposed to increase utility taxes as a way to add revenue to government coffers.
     Rate increases have already impacted many electric cooperative members across the state. Our message needs to be loud and clear to our government that now is not the time to raise taxes and increase electricity costs for consumers that have already been hit with higher bills. “Power of Community” is an easy way to help keep electricity affordable and defend your interests.
     “Power of Community” is Oregon’s grassroots network of 3,000 electric cooperative members across the state. These volunteers contact their elected officials at local, state or federal levels if legislation is proposed that would impact (for better or worse) our ability to provide affordable electricity to our members.
     It’s easy to join, and you are never under any obligation. Your personal information will not be shared with any telemarketers or direct mail firms. From time to time Salem Electric or our statewide association—the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association (ORECA)—will mail or email you information relevant to our fight for affordable power.
To join “Power of Community”, click on “Power of Community”. It will walk you through the steps of signing up on line for the program. Or, print and fill out the form below and return it with your payment.
     Every member owns a piece of our electric cooperative. As a non-profit utility, we can’t make large campaign contributions to politicians. But, we can let our elected officials know that co-op members vote and are watching how they vote on our issues. As your consumer-owned utility, we appreciate your support.

Yes, I will help with the grassroots effort to support electric co-ops. If asked by Salem Electric or the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association, I will write or call my Legislator(s) asking them to support electric co-op issues.

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Mail to: Salem Electric, PO Box 5588, Salem, OR 97304-0055, or return it with your payment.