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2025 Lane Electric Board Candidates

Central District

Dean Livelybrooks

Dean Livelybrooks

Occupation

  • Emeritus Physics Faculty, University of Oregon

Educational Background

  • Ph.D., Physics, University of Oregon, 1990
  • B.Sc., Earth and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1977
  • Graduated from Brandywine High School, Niles, Michigan, 1973

Civic & Public Affairs

  • Central District Director, Lane Electric Board of Directors, 2024-Present
    • Board Chair, Lane Electric Board of Directors, 2025 to Present
  • Treasurer, Colorado Solar Energy Association, 1978 to 1980
  • Member/Chair, Board of Directors, Crow-Applegate-Lorane SD 66, 1998 to 2020
  • Member/Chair, UO Campus Planning Committee
  • Member of Lane ESD Budget Comm
  • Member C-A-L Budget com

Candidate Statement

My factory-worker father, a former member of a Michigan school board, was my inspiration for public service, Having always been a grateful supporter of Lane Electric Coop and, with 22 years service on the Crow-Applegate-Lorane school board, I feel well prepared to serve on the Lane Electric board. My UO science research involves using electromagnetism to better understand the Earth, so my technical background complements that of other board members.

Lane Electric, and coops in general, face some tough challenges. The electrification of cars and home heating/cooling are beneficial but, adding in data centers, electricity demand in the Pacific Northwest is projected to double by 2046.

Hopefully, much of this increased demand will be met using renewable sources such as solar and wind. However, we currently lack affordable, large-scale energy storage, so these sources are only available when the sun shines or the wind blows. I consider myself to be a problem solver, and ask for your support and help in addressing these challenges while keeping electricity affordable and always available.

Please watch for your ballot in the mail and remember to vote.

Row River District

Faye Stewart

Faye StewartOccupation

  • Public Works Director for the City of Cottage Grove

Educational Background

  • Ford Family Foundation, Luke Institute, and the American Leadership Forum Leadership Graduate
  • Lane Community College, 1988
  • Oregon State University, Business Management -1985 to 87
  • Cottage Grove High School, Graduate -1985

Civic and Public Affairs

  • Cottage Grove Community Medical Center, Board of Director/Vice President 2023 to Present
  • Bohemia Foundation President, 2005 to Present
  • Faye and Lucille Stewart Foundation, Board of Director/Secretary 2000 to Present
  • East Lane County Commissioner from 2005 to 2017

Candidate Statement:

I have been a member of Lane Electric since 1988, at the completion of building my first home. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with Lane Electric staff as a general contractor installing new power infrastructure or during my service to Lane County, representing constituent needs throughout the East Lane County District.

For the past 4 years, I’ve had the great pleasure of serving on Lane Electric’s scholarship committee. I have been incredibly impressed with Lane Electric’s service of excellence. Their professionalism extends to their members, the support of youth, and their involvement within the communities they serve. It would be an honor to serve on the Lane Electric board of directors, representing the Row River District.

I ask for your vote and support to serve you and all Lane Electric’s members.