- Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is a
public utility providing electrical power toTacoma, Washington and the surrounding areas. Tacoma Power serves the cities of Tacoma, Fircrest, University Place, and Fife, and also provides service to parts of Steilacoom, Lakewood and unincorporated Pierce County. It is a division of theTacoma Public Utilities and owns theClick! Network , developed bySteven Klein , Tacoma Power's former superintendent.History
In 1884
Charles B. Wright was granted the exclusive right to create Tacoma's first power and water company, incorporating the Tacoma Light and Water Company. Wright's system drew water from Tule andSpanaway Lake s and Clover Creek. The water was transported to the city through a 10-mile woodenflume that emptied into an in-town reservoir. The flume was mostly uncovered and attracted thirsty cows and children in search of a good wading pool. [Bjork v. Tacoma (1913) 76 Wash. 225, 135 Pac. 1005] This lead to the spread of disease. Tacoma Power was created in 1893 when the citizens of Tacoma voted to buy the privately owned Tacoma Light & Water Company to ensure its safety and longevity.Board of Directors
Robert Casey, Chair
Tom Hilyard, Vice Chair
Laura Fox, Secretary
David Curry, Member [http://www.ci.tacoma.wa.us/TPU/PUB/Default.htm Public Utility Board ] ]Management team
Mark Crisson, Director of Utilities
William Gaines, Tacoma Power Superintendent
John Kirner, Tacoma Water Superintendent
Paula Henry, Tacoma Rail Superintendent
Steve Hatcher, Customer Services ManagerNotes
External links
* [http://www.tacomapower.com Tacoma Power web site]
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