Three directors are unopposed in Polk-Burnett board election

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will hold an election this spring for board directors serving co-op districts 7, 8 and 9. Ballots mail May 1 to members in those districts with instructions to vote by mail or online.

As a cooperative, Polk-Burnett is owned by its members and governed by a board of directors elected from its membership. Board directors serve a three-year term and attend monthly meetings to guide policy and budget decisions for Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative.

District 7 includes Webb Lake, Scott, Jackson, Chicog, Casey and Rusk townships. Incumbent director Jerry Okonek of Spooner is running unopposed.

District 8 includes Swiss, Oakland, Union, Meenon and Sand Lake townships. Incumbent director Chuck Brookshaw of Webster is running unopposed.

District 9 includes Marshland, Lincoln, Grantsburg, Wood River, Daniels, Siren, Anderson and Trade Lake townships. Incumbent director Tom Swenson of Webster is running unopposed.

"Electric cooperatives are unique because we are owned and governed by the members we serve,” said General Manager Steve Stroshane. “Co-op directors are local members who live and work here; they understand and listen to our community. Local board governance is one of the greatest advantages of our co-op business model." 

Election results will be announced at Polk-Burnett’s 86th annual meeting, Friday, June 14.

For a map of co-op districts and more information about the co-op’s board of directors, visit our board webpage or call 800-421-0283.