Great Falls Tribune
April 3, 2009
On our minds: Electric City Power, crop legislation, opinion in story Fix what's wrong I would like to thank the Tribune for the March 16 articles discussing the security of our investments and the losses at ECP. I believe the release of my spreadsheets, showing that SME was more expensive than NorthWestern Energy, led to the new blended rate in an attempt to cut losses. I would also like to thank everyone who listened to me and supported my candidacy for mayor two years ago. Many people witnessed the struggle I and others had first getting real information, and then getting the Commission to listen to what the numbers meant. With an open and transparent government, none of this would have happened, and we could have saved millions. Energy will be a big part of our future, and the jobs created will be a boon to our city, county and state. As a technology professional, I thoroughly understand both the technology and economics. A new political season is fast approaching. I do plan on continuing my efforts to correct the problems now very apparent at City Hall. I would like to support candidates who advocate transparent, open and fair government. If you would like to help in any way, run for the Commission, or simply spread the word to your friends and family, please e-mail me at edmcknight@hotmail.com. I will answer any question or meet with anyone. There is a lot right with Great Falls, my intent is to correct what is wrong. Please help if you can. Ñ Ed McKnight, Great Falls |