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Electricity Choice on Galesburg Election Ballot
Galesburg residents will also be asked to consider making changes in electricity service as they choose a new President this November.

The Galesburg City Council Monday night voted to place a question on the November election ballot asking residents whether or not they want they want to create a so-called "Municipal Electric Aggregation Program."

Essentially, while it means electricity could still be delivered to homes and businesses by Ameren, the provider of such electricity could change.

And Mayor Sal Garza says that could result in savings for residents and businesses.

"It's conceivable that you may be able to realize, and this was a working example, realize approximately $200 dollars in annual savings," Garza said. "So if you just do the quick math on that, there's potential for a community, as well as small commercial businesses, to hold on to approximately $2 million dollars that will hopefully circulate within the community."

If approved in November, residents would be automatically enrolled in the program once started, but would have the choice to opt out. The city says between now and November, a public education program would take place.

Other cities and municipalities have either approved such programs already, or will also have them on the November ballot.
06 19 12 by Newsroom
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