It’s time to mark your calendars for the next FreeState Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting on April 30, 2024, at the Topeka FreeState office (1100 S.W. Auburn Road). Members attending will receive a $10 bill credit after registering. Members attending will also be served a meal and given a gift while supplies last. 

Registration opens, and meal service begins at 5:30 p.m. The cooperative business meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will also be streamed live on the cooperative website. 

At-Large Trustee Election
On Feb. 6, 2024, members of the FreeState nominating committee, appointed by the board of trustees, met to present candidates for election to the FreeState Board. The candidates listed will be presented to the membership for consideration at the upcoming annual meeting on April 30, 2024.

During the annual meeting, three board members will be elected. FreeState members will vote by an at-large system. Members can vote for any of the nominees in any district. The candidate receiving the most votes in the east district will be elected to a three-year term. The two candidates receiving the most votes in the west district will both be elected to three-year terms. 

West District
(top two vote-getters will serve as a trustee)

• Bill Conley, Delia (incumbent)
• Rob Sage, Maple Hill (incumbent)

East District
(top vote-getter will serve as a trustee)

• Matt Turecek, Valley Falls (incumbent)
• Misty Stephenson, Lawrence (challenger)

FreeState is governed by the policies set by our board, all of whom are FreeState cooperative members. Our board connects with our membership and the community at large. 

How Can I Vote?
We understand that not every member can attend the annual meeting, but we want to ensure you can participate in the election. Each FreeState membership gets only one vote, and every member has three voting options available.

• Vote by mail.
• Vote at the annual meeting.
• Vote by proxy (call the office if you need this option).

Vote by Mail
Ballots will be mailed beginning April 3, 2024, and must be returned by April 26, 2024, to ensure they are counted. It is simple to vote by mail. Complete the ballot using the instructions listed and return it as directed in the postage-paid envelope provided. Please return the ballot using the postage-paid envelope. Do not bring ballots to the office. 

Vote at the Annual Meeting
The annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Topeka FreeState office. Members will be issued a ballot when they register with their service address if they have not voted by mail before the meeting.