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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2011
For More Information, Please Contact Stephen Thomas,
512-963-3624.
THOMAS TO RUN FOR PEC BOARD
Former Cedar Park Council Member and State Government
Executive
to Champion Fiscal Responsibility, Openness, and
Accountability
(Cedar Park, TX) Stephen Thomas announced his candidacy for
election to the Board of Directors of the
Pedernales Electric Cooperative today. A San Antonio native and
Central Texas resident for more than a decade,
Thomas was previously elected three times to serve on the Cedar
Park City Council and had a twenty-five year
career in state government.
Thomas said, I have experience representing neighbors and fellow
citizens fairly. PEC needs experienced andcommitted conservative
leadership, now more than ever, representing members throughout the
service area to
prevent it from being dominated by special interests. Id like to
put my years of managing complex organizationsand a proven fiscally
disciplined approach to work for our members.
I have heard from many fellow PEC members that enhanced fiscal
responsibility and an effort to review and lowerrates should be
undertaken by the board. I am committed to a top to bottom review
of the PEC rate structure,
Thomas added.
Thomas is seeking the District 3 Board position, but stressed
that members from throughout the entire service area
may vote for him. Ballots will be mailed to PEC members May 4,
after which time members may vote by mail,
online (www.pec.coop) through June 10 or in person at the
Cooperatives June 18 annual meeting, at which time
election winners will be announced.
Thomas retired from state government employment after 25 years
serving at several state agencies in senior
management and executive positions including roles as chief
administrative officer, chief financial officer, and chiefexecutive
officer.
He served on the Cedar Park City Council from 2005 to 2009 and
served as Mayor Pro-Tem in 2008. At Cedar
Park, Thomas was part of the governing body of one of the
fastest growing cities in the nation. Thomas pursued
economic development improvements; transportation upgrades, and
improved public works infrastructure, yet
implemented financial controls to curb expenses and reduce
taxes. He believes that planning and stable leadership is
necessary for the success of any organization.
Thomas was appointed by the Lower Colorado River Authority Board
to serve on the
Travis/Austin Regional Council in 2008 and 2009, representing
Travis, Hays and Williamsoncounties by providing input and
discussing issues related to LCRAs mission to provide
energy, water and community services and to help ensure
protection of natural resources in
the Colorado River basin.
Thomas currently is a member of the Cedar Park Chamber of
Commerce and is a graduate of
Leadership Cedar Park. He is vice chairman of the Cedar Park
Planning and Zoning
Commission.
He currently serves as a vice president at a privately held
dental health management
services company overseeing corporate administration and public
affairs. Additionally, he is
an Adjunct Management Professor at Austin Community College.
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