As a reminder, our September General Meeting, TONIGHT, will feature a panel discussion and endorsement vote opportunity for Question 3 on the ballot this fall. As you may know, this initiative – in favor of switching to a consumer-owned power utility – has the potential to greatly impact how we get our electricity here in Portland. We’d like to invite you to join us to discuss this proposal and take the opportunity to make our voices heard via possible endorsement votes, on both affirmative and negative positions.
Below, we invite you to meet the candidates* and learn a bit more about Question 3. We hope to see you soon!
Meg Harned (she/her)
Chair, PDCC
* Correction: In my last email, I noted that panelist Jim Cohen works with Charlotte Warren Consulting. This is not the case; apologies! Please see below for more information.
PDCC September General Meeting
Sunday, September 10th, 7:00p – 8:30p via Zoom*
MEET THE PANELISTS!
Question 3 Resources from Lucy
Lucy Hochschartner grew up in a rural area and saw firsthand how extractive industries could decimate local communities. This led to a passion for bringing people together to build powerful, grassroots movements. She knows community-owned power is the most important step we can take toward economic and climate justice and is excited to serve as Pine Tree Power’s deputy campaign manager.
When she’s not out knocking doors, you can find her skiing or running around Portland, ME.
– This video from More Perfect Union (~10 minute watch)
– This campaign literature from Pine Tree Power
– This timeline from Pine Tree Power
Question 3 Resources from Jim
Jim Cohen has practiced utilities and energy law for over 30 years on behalf of solar developers, water districts, transit providers, utilities, and consumers. Jim is a former mayor of Portland and the current board chair of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority. Jim is a former president of Portland Trails, former vice president of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, and a current advisory trustee of Project Green Schools.
Jim received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, and his law degree from the Columbia University School of Law. Jim works with Maine Affordable Energy, which is a ballot question committee formed to help educate Mainers about the risks associated with Pine Tree Power, Question 3 on the November ballot.
Coalition partners of Maine Affordable Energy include labor groups such as the Maine AFL-CIO and the IBEW, business groups like the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, the Maine Water Utilities Association, the Maine Water Environment Association, 140 individual businesses, 81 former legislators from both sides of the aisle, and over 11,000 individual Mainers – and growing.
– This info sheet from Maine Affordable Energy Coalition
* This Zoom meeting will be recorded and posted to the PDCC website so that people may view it who are unable to attend.
And remember!
Sunday, October 15th, 5:30p – 7:30p
at Portland Stage – 25A Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04101
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Ever thought about running for office? How about working on a campaign? PDCC is excited to collaborate with Maine Dems to host an awesome workshop to get you started. We hope you can join us! (And there will be 🍕🍕🍕!)
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