Our members know that Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative is a little different from other utilities, whether they’re investor-owned or municipal systems. But for local lawmakers who may not be familiar with the cooperative model, those differences may not be so apparent.
Last month’s Touch-a-Truck event hosted by SVEC was a huge success, giving kids from across the Suwannee Valley a chance to sit behind the wheel of a variety of specialized vehicles and meet the professionals who operate them on a regular basis.
Bill Hart represents District 9, which covers Lafayette County south of the Suwannee River. He lives on a farm west of Mayo and has served on the SVEC board of trustees since 1989.
On the morning of Sept. 23, SVEC Service Supervisor Craig Ragan was planning to go through the standard calls from members about blinking lights, the need to replace area lights and other routine jobs.
SVEC does more than power our homes and businesses. The co-op is a driving force in our economy, and it provides and supports hundreds of jobs in our local communities.
Hugh Hunter represents District 7, comprised of the eastern part of Hamilton County and the northern part of Columbia County. He has served on the SVEC board of trustees since 1987.
