Hanna addresses constituents at Otsego Electric meeting
GILBERTSVILLE – U.S. Representative Richard Hanna visited Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton Central School as the first elected official to speak at the Otsego Electric Cooperative Inc. annual meeting Wednesday night.
“I am a strong advocate of what [Otsego Electric] is doing here,” said Hanna. “And I will continue to support it as long as I serve.”
Hanna, who was elected to represent the 24th district of New York in Congress last November, promised that although he was “new to the job,” he would continue to support the needs of rural businesses.
In response to questions about the area’s agricultural difficulties, Hanna explained that he’s supporting change in immigration laws to provide support to local farmers who need reliable help. He is also a co-chair of the Organic Caucus and explained that research was being done to determine the best way to provide for organic farmers around the area. Hanna also described the importance of participation from constituents.
“We are here for you; call our offices anytime,” he said.
General Manager and CEO of Otsego Electric Steve Rinell remarked that the turnout last night was indicative of importance of having an elected official present to address the group.
“Our members own us ... so they are essentially our bosses,” said Rinell. “Every single one of them has a vote and they appreciate things like this.”
OEC Inc., which was created in 1941, is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides power to its 4,500 members across the greater part of Otsego and northeast Chenango counties. The annual meeting gives these members a chance to speak to the staff and directors of OEC as well as cast a vote for the board of directors.
“It also gives them a chance to socialize with each other and learn about organizations in the community,” said Rinell. “We put a lot of emphasis on education.”
According to Rinell, the OEC is nearing the end of the first phase of an improvement project that will greatly benefit the members and improve reliability of their service. He explained this event was an excellent opportunity for members to get information, share concerns and understand the process.
“Phase I is clearing branches and debris around the phone lines,” he said. “We anticipated it to be a seven year process, but it appears we’ll be done in five and a half.”
New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter also expressed elation at the event’s attendance.
“This is an important function for the area, and it’s great to see so many people turn out,” he said. The final number of members who attended was 117.
For more information about OEC, visit their website at otsegoec.coop/index.html. and to contact your U.S. Representative go to hanna.house.gov/contact-me.
“I am a strong advocate of what [Otsego Electric] is doing here,” said Hanna. “And I will continue to support it as long as I serve.”
Hanna, who was elected to represent the 24th district of New York in Congress last November, promised that although he was “new to the job,” he would continue to support the needs of rural businesses.
In response to questions about the area’s agricultural difficulties, Hanna explained that he’s supporting change in immigration laws to provide support to local farmers who need reliable help. He is also a co-chair of the Organic Caucus and explained that research was being done to determine the best way to provide for organic farmers around the area. Hanna also described the importance of participation from constituents.
“We are here for you; call our offices anytime,” he said.
General Manager and CEO of Otsego Electric Steve Rinell remarked that the turnout last night was indicative of importance of having an elected official present to address the group.
“Our members own us ... so they are essentially our bosses,” said Rinell. “Every single one of them has a vote and they appreciate things like this.”
OEC Inc., which was created in 1941, is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides power to its 4,500 members across the greater part of Otsego and northeast Chenango counties. The annual meeting gives these members a chance to speak to the staff and directors of OEC as well as cast a vote for the board of directors.
“It also gives them a chance to socialize with each other and learn about organizations in the community,” said Rinell. “We put a lot of emphasis on education.”
According to Rinell, the OEC is nearing the end of the first phase of an improvement project that will greatly benefit the members and improve reliability of their service. He explained this event was an excellent opportunity for members to get information, share concerns and understand the process.
“Phase I is clearing branches and debris around the phone lines,” he said. “We anticipated it to be a seven year process, but it appears we’ll be done in five and a half.”
New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter also expressed elation at the event’s attendance.
“This is an important function for the area, and it’s great to see so many people turn out,” he said. The final number of members who attended was 117.
For more information about OEC, visit their website at otsegoec.coop/index.html. and to contact your U.S. Representative go to hanna.house.gov/contact-me.
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