About Me
I am a lifelong resident of Lewis County. I have served on non-profit boards in our County for the last 20 years. Over the last 30 years I have coached youth sports in our area. I have been involved with the Lewis County PUD by volunteering on the Broadband Champion Group and the Customer Review Board advocating for our community. I love our community and strongly believe that we can only grow and stay strong as a community if we choose to get involved and invest in it.
My focus is on responsible budgeting, affordable rates and being customer focused. Responsible budgeting can be achieved by strategically balancing what it costs to responsibly operate a utility while keeping electric rates as low as possible. The utility should be committed to affordable rates that are needed in order to cover the essential and ordinary costs of operating a utility. The PUD wouldn’t exist without the customers it serves. Therefore, the PUD should ensure it maintains excellent customer communications and responsiveness to issues. If elected, I promise to be the voice of my constituents and work towards improving our utility.
Campaign Pillars
Responsible
budgeting
Prudent financial management is crucial for any local government entity, but it takes on even greater importance in the context of a rural area like Lewis county. As a commissioner, I will be entrusted with overseeing the utility district's budget and ensuring the efficient, judicious allocation of funds to meet the community's essential infrastructure and service needs. This requires a keen understanding of the district's revenue streams, operating costs, and capital improvement requirements. I am willing to make tough decisions, prioritize spending, and find creative ways to maximize the impact of every taxpayer dollar. At the same time, I will strive for transparency in the budgeting process, regularly communicating with constituents about financial matters and soliciting their input. Responsible budgeting is not just a practical necessity, but a core principle that should underpin our vision for improving and sustaining critical services in our community.
Maintaining affordable rates
Maintaining affordable utility rates is a critical priority for any public utility district, especially in rural areas where residents often face unique economic challenges. As a commissioner, I understand the importance of ensuring that all community members have access to essential services like electricity, water, and waste management at reasonable prices. Affordable rates promote fairness and equity, allowing all ratepayers to access the services they need without undue financial strain. As your commissioner, I will be a tireless advocate for rate structures that balance the utility's operational needs with the community's affordability concerns. Through careful budgeting, strategic investments, and innovative approaches, we can work together to sustain a public utility district that is financially sound yet accessible to all.
Customer focus
Providing exceptional customer service should be a top priority for any public utility district, especially in a small, rural community. As a commissioner, I recognize that the residents we serve are not just anonymous ratepayers, but our friends and neighbors who rely on us to deliver essential services with care and responsiveness. When a customer contacts our office with a question, concern, or request, they deserve to be met with empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to addressing their needs in a timely manner. Beyond that, we should also proactively reach out to customers, whether it's through community events, newsletters, or personal visits, to gather feedback, communicate important updates, and demonstrate our dedication to their satisfaction. After all, a public utility is a public service, and the level of care we provide can make a real difference in people's lives and the overall vitality of the community. As your commissioner, I will work to ensure a culture of customer-centric excellence throughout our organization, ensuring that every interaction leaves ratepayers feeling valued, heard, and confident in the essential services we deliver.
Endorsements
Elected Officials
Harold Coleman, Pe Ell Fire District, Position 1
Heather Stewart, Napavine City Council Position 4
Jody Kyes, Chehalis City Council Position District 4
Richard DeBolt, Former State Representative District 20
Sarah Althauser, Centralia City Council Position 2
Seth Sharp, Pe Ell School District, Position 4
Organizations
Adna Grocery
Jill On Point Real Estate
The Juice Box Public House
Community Members
Aaron Davis
Alexandra Griffiths
Alyssa Howlett
Amber Kaech
Amy Howlett
Amy Smith
Angie Coleman
Angela French
Anne Hamilton
Bernadette Brown
Beth Henning
Blake Regan
Bobby Cox
Bradley Calder
Breezy Jennings
Brenda Smith
Candy Hallom
Carie Coleman
Casey Henning
Charlotte Reynolds
Cheryl Ames
Chris Kaut
Chris Davis
Chris Thomas
Christine Truong
Christopher Jacobson
Cindy Elliott
Cody Brown
Colleen Conway
Corenne Moses
Dan Davis
Darla Driver
Dave Richards
Dawn Brown
De Anna Smith
Devin Peterson
Dolly Tardiff
Donna Muller
Dorthy Prince
Elizabeth Calder
Emerson Nelson
Eric Sonnenberg
Erica Pogue
George Holmes
George Sousa
George W Bush
Heather Cox
Heather Stewart
Heidi Erwin
Hillary Hoke
J. Yanish
Jacek & Rachel Gillispie
Jenie Coronel
Jill Terry
Jim & Cindy Smith
Jim Schuttie
Joe Rosbach
Joleen Peterson
Jordan Brown
Jordyn Brown
Julie Moore
Karli Woodward
Kari Habersetzer
Kathy Krafczyk
Katie Cosgrove
Kelly Kelley
LauraLee Zuber
Lari Gillaspie
LeAnn OBrien
Leslie & Scott Witham
Levi Althauser
Mackenzie Duncan
Madison Nelson
Mandy Nelson
Maria Shannon
Matthew Schieffer
Melissa (Missie) Holmes
Michael Schieffer
Michelle Little
Michelle M. Davis
Mike Nelson
Pam Perkins
Patti Adkins
Payton Peterson
Peggy Sullivan
Presley Peterson
Randy Howlett
Regina Coleman
Richard Terry
Ryan Holmes
Sandi McCarty
Sarah Sharp
Sarah Sheary
Selena Revel
Shannon Glenn
Shawna Perryman
Spencer Kast
Stefany Henderson
Stephanie VonMoos
Sue Rosbach
Tammy Markee
Taylor Winter
Terri Bush
Terry Wentworth
Todd Chaput
Todd Stine
Tory Duncan
Troy Cox
Vucky Arrington
Wayne Compton
Wilma Schieffer
Yvonne Keller
Why Angie B. for PUD?
Voting for Angie B. means choosing a candidate who is committed to serving the people and making a positive impact in the community. With experience and dedication, I am confident that I can bring about meaningful change and work towards a better future for all customers of Lewis County PUD.
As a working professional, I have been employed with various local businesses and am currently managing Business Development with Lewis County Title. Aside from my day job, I serve the public as the secretary for Lewis County Fire District #11, treasurer for the Visiting Nurses Foundation, and secretary and former president for the United Way of Lewis County. I am also a former Pe Ell school board member and have coached numerous softball and basketball players over the years.
