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By Dian Ver Valen
The Times 

Columbia Co. Will Switch to REA

Board believes savings, reliability at courthouse, public works justify up-front cost

 


DAYTON – After months of deliberation, Columbia County Commissioners decided on April 15 to switch power providers for the county courthouse and the county public works building from Pacific Power & Light to Columbia Rural Electric Association.

Representatives from both utility providers were present at the board meeting, but relatively little discussion took place. Commissioners Mike Talbott and Dwight Robanske voted in favor of the switch; Commissioner Merle Jackson was opposed.

“My thought is not to switch because it will take 11 and a half years to get a return on our investment,â€...



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