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Dear Northern Lights Co-op members,

Some of you signed petitions for two bylaw changes to be voted on prior to NLI’s annual meeting May 12. Eliminating the $28,000 health insurance benefit (accepted in cash by most board members) will be on the ballot. However, the second petition addressing metering options will not be voted on, violating the current bylaw since NLI trustees and attorney have refused to tell us how this bylaw change is illegal. Instead, all seven trustees voted to change the requirement for member-initiated bylaw changes — from 50 signatures to 6 percent of each district (1,200) in signatures ­­— making it nearly impossible for future member-driven petitions. So now there will be two bylaw proposals on the ballot — one to vote for and one to vote against.

The member initiated petitions were the result of the trustees continually ignoring members’ written suggestions and comments. The trustee representing my district is Jim Woodward who is running for the Idaho Senate. Do you think he will listen to your concerns and act in your best interests in Boise? Please attend NLI’s annual meeting in Sandpoint May 12 and raise your voices on these issues.

INGRI CASSEL

Spirit Lake