County
Douglas County Public Utility District Commissioner
District 2
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 6 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The commissioners run Douglas County Public Utility District, the county-owned electric utility serving Douglas County, and set its rates.
Taxes & budget
Molly Doneen SimpsonNo party listed
- Pledges to protect customer-owners from steep rate increases.
Nick WarnerNo party listed
- Opposes planned PUD rate hikes for residents, schools and churches.
- Proposes investing the PUD's $385 million working capital locally.
- Proposes "Public Power Benefit" discounts to lower local bills.
Economy & jobs
Molly Doneen SimpsonNo party listed
- Supports large new loads buying power on the open market.
Nick WarnerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Molly Doneen SimpsonNo party listed
- Supports moving crypto and data loads to market-rate power.
Nick WarnerNo party listed
- Supports expanding rural fiber broadband.
- Proposes moving electric distribution underground over time.
Environment & parks
Molly Doneen SimpsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nick WarnerNo party listed
- Pledges strong advocacy for the Columbia River dams.
Health & human services
Molly Doneen SimpsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nick WarnerNo party listed
- Proposes utility assistance and discounts for low-income customers.
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