Three Seats Open for STPUD Board of Directors; Filing Period Starts July 14

The terms of three board members of the South Tahoe Public Utility District are up this fall and STPUD is holding an election in consolidation with El Dorado County Elections on November 4 to fill them.

Chris Cefalu, James Jones and Eric Schafer all have their terms ending on December 1.

The filing period opens on Monday, July 14 at 9 a.m. and will close on August 8 at 5 p.m. . If an incumbent fails to file for their term by the last day of the filing period, the time will be extended for 5 days, ending Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 5:00 p.m

The District is governed by a 5-member Board, elected by popular vote of the general public who reside within the District boundaries. Each Board Member serves a 4-year term and anyone interested in running for a seat on the Board must be a registered voter within the District. Board Members receive District medical, dental and vision benefits and in accordance with Section 16002 of the Public Utility District Act, also receive a $400 per month stipend. Board Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the District Board Room located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe.