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LWV League of Women Voters of California
Sacramento County, CA November 5, 2002 Election
Smart Voter John W. Burton

Candidate for
Director; Sacramento Municipal Utility District; Ward 3

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Solar Energy Consultant (http://www.burtonforsmud.org)
  • Served on the SMUD Rate Advisory Committee in 2000-2001
  • Served on the SMUD Customer Advisory Committee on Renewable Energy
  • Vice-chair of the Sacramento City and County Bicycle Advisory Committee
  • SMUD approved solar water heater contractor in 1992
  • Founder of Integral Design (passive solar energy design and construction) since 1979
  • Instructor, Solar Energy Workshops at U.C. Davis, state universities, community colleges and the California Conservation Corps
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Maintain stable discounted rates with reliable service and community benefits programs.
  • Reinvigorate and expand energy efficiency investments in our community (including a focus on peak load reductions).
  • Diversify our generation resources toward cleaner local sources with strategic actions to achieve a 20% renewable generation portfolio by 2011.
Key Endorsements
  • Illa Collin - Supervisor, Sacramento County
  • Linda Davis - Director, SMUD Board
  • The Democratic Party of Sacramento County
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.burtonforsmud.org

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