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BUD TRAVAILLE
Manteca Almond Grower
"On our farm, we use diesel generators to power our irrigation pumps. I'd rather use electric because it's better for the environment, but with PG&E's high rates it's just not economically feasible." |
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MARK OLIVER
Former Manteca Mayor
"As a former Mayor of Manteca, I've been impressed with SSJID's financial stability. SSJID has always been a good partner with Manteca to get things done." |
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JERRY EMERY
Escalon Educator
"I support SSJID's public electricity plan because I believe in local control whenever possible. With local control, we get accessibility and accountability -- things we'll never have with PG&E." |
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VICKI MELLO
Retiree
"I am concerned for my mother, who is 92 years old and on a fixed income. SSJID's lower electric rates are going to make a real difference for my mom and other seniors." |
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NORM KNODT
Small Business Owner
"I think PG&E is gouging us and will continue to gouge us with all their planned rate increases and without local control we have little input. I'm a small business owner and have reviewed SSJID's proposal. I am confident they will be able to deliver rates 15% below PG&E's." |
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CHARLIE HALFORD
Former Manteca Chief of Police
"As the former Chief of Police I've seen the effects of skyrocketing utility bills on city budgets and their ability to provide services. Lower electric rates will benefit all our cities." |
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DANA SOLOMON
Manteca Ambulance Service
"There have been a number of times at a house fire, or an accident where a vehicle hit a power pole, that it's taken a significant time to get someone from PG&E on the scene. Local control means faster response to emergencies." |
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JENNIFER SANGUINETTI
Ripon Homemaker and Mother
"I lack confidence in PG&E's ability to provide us safe and reliable power, especially in this day and age. SSJID has pledged to invest in improving the local infrastructure, and I trust them because I trust our community. We get to hold them accountable locally because we vote for the SSJID board of directors." |
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LEO ZUBER
Retired Ripon Superintendent of Schools
"PG&E's arguments against SSJID's plan are fueled by self-interest and motivated by profit. There's never any discussion about what is best for the whole community. At SSJID, what's best for the community is all they talk about, and their plan will help families, schools and businesses in our area." |
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DAVE PHIPPEN
Manteca Almond Grower
"My business partner and I, we see a good idea and we go for it. That's what we see in SSJID's public power plan. I think making this happen is the biggest impact we can have for our future and our children's futures." |
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ANDREW SEPHOS
Raymus Homes
"Lower electric rates benefit local businesses. Locally supplied power will best serve our community, giving us access to SSJID's leadership. Plus, SSJID's lower rates are going to jumpstart economic development and help bring much needed jobs to our area." |
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TONI RAYMUS
Raymus Homes
"SSJID's plan is great for our community. Local access and responsive service is important for businesses, and lower rates are a good thing for homebuyers." |
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SAL SANDOVAL
Escalon Farmer's Insurance Agent
"SSJID has a better plan. I like the whole idea -- saving money, better service, local control." |
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HENRY VAN DE POL
Escalon Dairyman
"I'm in the dairy business and grow almonds and use a lot of power. A 15 percent savings on electric rates is real money. You want a competitive edge, SSJID's plan will give me that." |
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DAN EAVENSON
Youth Sports Coach/Engineer
"I've been attending SSJID Board meetings regularly for the past three years, and the Directors, who are elected locally, run SSJID like a business. As our electric provider, SSJID will not only save us money, it will be a local business with a strong local presence and commitment to local interests." |
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Jo Ann Jamerson
Senior Advocate
"Many families and individuals, particularly seniors on fixed incomes, are constantly financially challenged. The SSJID plan, providing lower electricity costs and separate utility services, will help seniors and families in our community improved their quality of life." |
