ElectriCities of NC

http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/electricities-names-new-ceo-64216...

http://www.wilsondaily.com/Opinion/Letters/Story/ElectriCities-CEO-shoul...

Well, there is a new group on the scene with members from the old groups and the new group. WWW.LIGHTBILL.WORDPRESS.COM
But we have not advanced very far in this theatre of corruption called ElectriCities.

A new CEO is in place and he is paid more than the old one and research shows there are some reasons we should be concerned.

A few bad apples are gone - Tilton, Norris and others. Relief from folks that Ken Raber was not moved up the proverbial totem pole at this place. But, have spending habits changed? no. Has transparency improved or been initiated? no.

Folks - if you want change, you better elect new city council members. Preferably some that know a kilowatt from a free dinner in Washington, DC.

Councilwoman Lois Watkins hosted the Little Raleigh Renaissance Community Meeting by inviting ElectriCities and a representative from the Rocky Mount Utilities

Learn some history on how ElectriCities got started, where they are now and where they are going. Learn how you can save energy in your home by doing some small things.

The Agenda:

March 10, 2009 6:30 P.M.

I. Call To Order

II. ElectriCities Presentation

III. Public Utility Department Presentation

IV. Community Comments and Concerns

V. Adjournment

Click on DCN TV to watch video. Click on On Demand and go to Ward 4 Utilities Meeting.

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Yes. Here we go again. I was out of state for a month with family and found my e-mail filling up. So I started catching up and here is what I found.

Please notice how many comments each story generates. I am told Rocky Mount and Wilson residents are really fed up but are finally on board and calling legislators and the Governor. Unfortunately it appears that only a crisis will force this place to cut its labor force to the minimum and address the cost issues. And we are not yet to that crisis. I am more convinced that our state utilities committee will need to regulate these power agencies if we ever want to be charged against the real costs of providing power.

Give the credit to Andre Knight who has really taken on the good old boys and is driving this issue home.

http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/a-tough-fight-against-utility-...

http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/power-agency-denies-city-request-...

http://www.wilsontimes.com/News/Breaking/Story/Second-ElectriCities-admi...

http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/opinion/high-voltage-and-electricites-...

I find it hard to believe that ElectriCities can say with a straight face that they are assessing all positions for critical needs and trimming their budget when they add staff - lobbyists, communications, temporary secretaries - and still give merit raises and have parties. Unbelievable.

http://www.wilsontimes.com/Opinion/Letters/Story/Higher-utility-bills-me...

Problem is ... I have many emails from people who say Mayor Bruce Rose will not call them back, answer or respond in any way. But we are still hard at work on the ElectriCities Board and two newspapers are working on additional stories.

Mr. Dew is always doing something. He is on the radio in Wilson weekly educating the folks about ElectriCities and other issues that affect them in Wilson and surrounding counties. I call in and encourage him almost weekly to keep the faith and know that he has some support because sometimes the phone lines do not ring.

I encourage the folks in Wilson and surrounding counties to support this brother's efforts. He is doing a great thing.

See his latest letter to the editor.

Hold ElectriCities Accountable

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ElectriCities at a glance