GETTING INVOLVED
WITH YOUR LOCAL ENERGY CO-OP
The Golden Valley Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, meaning that anyone who pays a GVEA electric bill is also a member-owner and has a voice in what the cooperative does!
A seven member Board of Directors governs GVEA. They are elected by member-owners residing in their respective districts. Districts 4 and 7 are up for election in the spring of 2024. Pledge to take action in this election at the link below.
Commit to take action for clean energy in the 2024 election!
Upcoming opportunities
Commit to take action in the 2024 GVEA Election
Following the annual meeting, we’ll have another important opportunity to get the clean energy wins we need for our community. Two GVEA board seats are up for election, in Districts 4 and 7 (find your district here). Ballots will be going out May 3rd, and will be due by June 4th (more info on how to vote below).
Voting in this election is a really important way of making your voice heard as a member-owner, but even if you don’t live in one of those districts, we have many roles available to help get out the vote!
Please fill out the form below to commit to take action in this election, whether there is an election in your district or not.
GVEA Election Kickoff - Potluck and Canvass Training
Join FCAC to share food and learn about the upcoming GVEA election! We will be hosting a potluck and GVEA Election Info Session to share what you need to know about voting and how to engage your neighbors in voting too. We’ll also offer training and practice time for canvassing and election conversation skills.
Come by the Sustainable Village, 915 Draanjik Dr., on Friday May 10th, from 6-8 pm and feel free to bring your favorite dish!
Election info and how to vote
Important Dates:
May 3-Ballots mailed and online voting opens.
June 4-Ballots must be received by 5 p.m., electronically or by mail.
June 6-Election committee counts ballots.
Get to Know Your Candidates:
As a member of GVEA, the single most important action you can take is to vote for your board representative. To help you in your selection, candidate bios are presented on GVEA's website at www.gvea.com/elections. Candidate information also will be in election packets mailed on May 3 to members who live in Districts 4 and 7.
Vote!
Members will receive ballots in the mail and can choose to cast their ballot via mail or online.
• For members with multiple accounts, your district is determined by your membership account.
• Members with more than one type of membership are entitled to one vote for each type of membership.
To Vote Electronically:
STEP 1: Your password will be mailed to you on a postcard, separate from the election packet.
STEP 2: Locate your electronic voting number. This will be on the back of the postage paid return envelope. It is also provided on your April, May and June bill statements for Districts 4 and 7 members.
STEP 3: Visit https://www.directvote.net/GVEA.
If you need help, contact the Election Helpline at 855-761-9111 or
email goldenvalley@alaska-cpas.com. E-vote is fast, easy and secure.
Special Notice:
This year, all members, not only those in Districts 4 and 7. will receive a ballot to vote on proposed revisions to GVEA's Bylaws. Although sections of these bylaws have been amended over the years, the Board of Directors felt strongly that a thorough review was needed to ensure the Bylaws still met the best interest of GVEA's membership and provide the flexibility to run the cooperative in an efficient and cost- effective manner. More information on the proposed revisions can be found on GVEA's website at www.gvea.com.
ways to engage year-round
You can engage with GVEA by attending their monthly board meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm and sharing comments as a member-owner.
To express your opinion on anything GVEA-related, email the board using the link at their website here.
Get involved with Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition’s Renewable Energy Working Group. Reach out to eleanor@fbxclimateaction.org to get involved with FCAC’s efforts to advance energy justice and decarbonization!