Hi Commissioner Waldref, I hope you’re doing well and that the new year is off to a good start. I’m reaching out to select community partners and contacts to share an update from Avista regarding a rate proposal that was filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission today. The attached press release provides an overview of the filing, the factors behind the request, and the resources available to customers. Because your work is closely tied to the wellbeing of our community, I wanted to make sure you have this information directly. I know changes to energy rates can raise questions for community members, businesses, and the County alike, and I wanted to make sure there is an open line of communication in the case you’d like to discuss the topic further or have additional questions. If so, please feel free to reach out and we can schedule a phone call or meet in person—whatever works best for you. Thank you for your partnership and for all you do for our community. Sincerely, Ryan Arnold Regional Business Manager, Spokane 12 N Sheridan St. | SMC-220.02 | SPOKANE, WA 99202 PHONE 509-495-4166 | CELL 208-660-4361 www.myavista.com Book time to meet with me CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this email message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information and may be legally protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or an agent of the intended recipient, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply email and then delete this message and any attachments.