President’s Message – September 2024

Are You a Co-op Voter?

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) has again joined America’s electric cooperatives by being a part of the Co-ops Vote program. This collaborative effort provides us the opportunity to educate lawmakers, build awareness about our issues and concerns, and advocate for policies that are important to our co-op and our community.

Federal, state, and local elections offer opportunities to vote for leaders who support energy policies that promote reliable, affordable energy. In particular, they allow us to elect public officials who understand and appreciate America’s electric cooperatives and will serve as our champion during policy discussions.

Now is the perfect time to confirm you are registered to vote and encourage new voters to get registered. For voter resources and to learn the 5 simple steps to being a co-op voter, visit the Co-ops Vote website.

Co-ops Vote is a nonpartisan program developed by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the national service organization that represents the nation’s more than 900 private, not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric cooperatives. Co-op voters across 48 states work together to ensure electric co-ops have a powerful voice on national issues with a local impact.

Co-ops are a trusted voice in Washington, D.C. The more our community members turn out to vote, the greater the opportunity we have to elect leaders who understand co-ops and the issues we face.

The co-op voice is powerful, and it starts with you!