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On Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 9 a.m. Central, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative members received a text from 833-417-5291. We encourage our members to save this number in their phones so that our messages are less likely to appear as spam or unknown. You may receive text notifications about important...
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GCEC Strengthens Economy Through Donations, Jobs & Tax Dollars

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative District II, Group 2 Trustee Pat Patterson, left, pays property taxes on behalf of the cooperative to Calhoun County Tax Collector Chris Rogers.

Staying true to its cooperative mission, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) promotes the general welfare of the communities it serves by acting as an economic driver.

The cooperative provides quality jobs and makes charitable donations. Although it is a not-for-profit corporation under state law, GCEC still pays its fair share of taxes, strengthening the local economy.

GCEC recently paid property taxes to each of the six counties within its service territory. Of the $1,528,512.43 paid in property taxes, $786,775.25 went to Bay County, $157,001.05 to Calhoun County, $396,268.99 to Gulf County, $3,221.45 to Jackson County, $3,730.04 to Walton County, and $181,515.65 to Washington County.

“Cooperatives are committed to the communities they serve,” says John Bartley, GCEC CEO and general manager. “Giving back to our communities is an important part of our organization. We are proud to make a difference and to be a good corporate citizen.”