DAFTER, Mich.— (June 6, 2024) — Cloverland Electric Cooperative announced results of the director elections at its Annual Meeting of the Members June 6. Cloverland is a democratically controlled, not-for-profit electric co-op governed by nine directors elected by and from the members of their respective districts to serve a three-year term. One seat per district is up for election each year. The election process is managed by an independent third-party, Survey & Ballot Systems of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Members had the option to vote electronically or by mail-in ballot. Ballots mailed April 29 and voting concluded May 31.
District A Results
Gerald Nettleton of DeTour Village was re-elected for District A, receiving 1,522 votes. Jill Eyre of St. Ignace received 874 votes. District A is also represented by Willie LaLonde of St. Ignace and Jason St. Onge of Mackinac Island.
District B Results
Patrick Egan of Brimley was elected for District B, receiving 899 votes. Heidi Witucki of Sault Ste. Marie received 781 votes and Jeffrey Middlestead of Sault Ste. Marie received 351 votes. District B is also represented by John Sawruk and Carmine Bonacci Jr., both of Sault Ste. Marie.
District C Results
Ron Provo of Manistique ran unopposed and will retain his seat as director for District C. District C is also represented by Virgil Monroe of Manistique and Kevin Vanatta of Newberry.
Voter percentage in the 2024 election was 19.36%, with 3,678 mail-in ballots and 774 electronic ballots submitted by 4,452 cooperative members across districts A and B. Ballots were not mailed to District C since the candidate ran unopposed.
“I eagerly anticipate forging ahead on continuous cooperative progress with our newly elected and longstanding directors,” states Cloverland’s President and CEO, Mike Heise. “The election process stands as a cornerstone of Cloverland's democratic governance, guaranteeing every member a voice and a vote within the cooperative. I commend the 2024 director candidates for their dedication in advocating for the representation of our members on the board of directors.”
Cloverland Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned utility located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With hydropower making up nearly half its fuel mix, the cooperative energizes 43,000 meters across 4,000 miles of power line for more than 34,000 residential and business members in Chippewa, Delta, Mackinac, Luce and Schoolcraft counties.
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Contact: Abby Bell, communications specialist | 906-440-0609 | communications@cloverland.com