I’m really hoping this is not news for most of you, but I’m running to represent Subdistrict 5 on the Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors in the upcoming general election. Running for office was not something I was ever planning to do, but life threw a few things at me, and I decided it was time to step up.

Why am I running, you might ask? Three reasons.

First, I think I’m actually well suited for the Board. Given that I work in the energy industry on a daily basis, I have a really good level of knowledge that will be immediately advantageous for the Board. I also have a background in finance with an MBA so I’m also able to fully understand all the financial implications of OPPD’s activities.

Next, I would really like to see the Board be more open and transparent. It’s a public utility; we own it. And OPPD can do a much better job of sharing and soliciting information from its customer-owners.

Finally, the energy industry is changing very quickly right now. New technologies are popping up all the time. Wind and solar energy are not only getting more efficient, but they’re decreasing in cost. That pace of change is only going to continue. My hope is to help OPPD take advantage of all these changes. They’re coming whether they want them to or not. How can we pursue them as opportunities? What must we do to ensure we have a long future of clean and affordable energy?

You can learn more at craigmoody.org. Or call me anytime if you’d like to discuss further. I’m always more than happy to chat!

And, of course, I would greatly appreciate your vote!

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