Michael Hadaller was sworn in as Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioner at the PUD’s regular commission meeting on Tuesday in Chehalis.
Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock administered the oath of office for Hadaller at the meeting.
“It is the start of a new adventure,” Hadaller said in a prepared statement. “I hope we can get everyone working together for the good of our ratepayers and our PUD.”
Hadaller joins commissioners Michael Kelly and Ed Rothlin on the board after winning the seat in the fall to represent District 3. He will officially take office on Jan. 1.
Hadaller defeated Kevin Emerson in the general election. Both men advanced from the August primary after gaining more votes than incumbent Tim Cournyer.
“My main interest is in serving the public in ways that will enhance their everyday lives through affordable, reliable electricity rates,” Hadaller told The Chronicle in October. “Working together with PUD Commissioner Michael Kelly, I think we can make Lewis County a more attractive and affordable place to live and do business. PUD costs and services are a very important part of meeting that goal.”
Lewis County PUD is a community-owned, locally governed utility providing power services and telecommunications infrastructure to approximately 33,000 customers throughout most of Lewis County and adjacent communities.
Commission meetings are generally the first and third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m.
PUD commissioner terms are six years.
