Planning is a priority

"The best intentions and efforts, without proper planning, have little chance of success.  Running a PUD without adequate, detailed plans in place is like nailing a bunch of lumber together hoping it will become a house".   Tony De Leo

Plans probably exist within our PUD, but, I feel, we should ask for them if they are not adequately shared with us.  We are the owners of our PUD and it is the duty of our commissioners to share how they view the future of our utility.

I will speak often on planning during the campaign .  One of the most important duties for a PUD commissioner is to assure that adequate, in depth planning is done before any project begins.

Knowing your destination makes finding the right path far easier.  Sometimes it is difficult, however,  to determine when to stop planning and start doing.  In far too many instances, an organization or, for that matter, an individual, can come down with a bad case of analysis paralysis, when the plan replaces project as all encompassing mission.

We have population projections, future utility demand estimates based on historical data and the current capacity of our power and water supply and their related infrastructures. These comprise most of what is required for comprehensive planning.  Before any water line or electrical supply conductor is installed, careful assessment of current and future needs should be the driving force in determining where they will go and how big they should be.

My plan for tomorrow is to live the day to its fullest potential, how about you?
Tony