Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will hold an election this spring for board directors serving co-op districts 7, 8 and 9. All co-op members in those districts have an opportunity to vote by mail or online. Ballots and voting instructions were mailed April 30.

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.

"Each member has a vote in the election of board directors," said General Manager Steve Stroshane. "Electric cooperatives are unique because we are owned and governed by the members we serve. Co-op directors are local members who live and work here. They understand and listen to our local community. Local board governance is one of the greatest advantages of our co-op business model." 

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.

Election results will be announced at Polk-Burnett’s 83rd annual meeting June 11, which will be held online again this year.

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.