I have been a Wimberley resident for 15 years now, so I think I can consider myself a local at this point. The longer I live in the Hill Country, the more people I get to know, and the more invested I become in this precious community I feel lucky to be a part of. Due to our water depletion issues and the growth we’re experiencing, I’d like to let my friends and neighbors know there is someone on our side. When it comes time to vote starting on May 21st, I’d like to see Larry Landaker remain in his position at PEC as District 6 Director. I support Larry because of his track record, and because I know he loves this community as much as I do. Before PEC, he was on the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association, helping to acquire the land that is now the Jacob’s Well Natural Area. He ran initially in 2009 as a reform candidate at PEC to help clean up the corruption. As board President, Larry established their first strategic plan and assembled a top-notch leadership team. PEC has become more transparent (online streaming of board meetings and clean audits for several years now), lowered their rates, members started receiving dividends, and there has been an investment in technology, which translates to fewer power outages and more consistency for us. Larry implemented whistleblower protection for employees and sponsored a wage study that resulted in equitable and fair wages. He sponsored a resolution to protect local ground water and helped set renewable energy goals which PEC is on track to meet and exceed by 2020. We need Larry Landaker on board to continue to steer PEC in the right direction. I feel confident that Larry will fight for us and support what PEC members want…what’s best for our community.
Jamie Hornbuckle
Wimberley
