"It has come to the attention of Edmond Electric that the state legislature is considering requiring our wholesale power supplier, the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA), to contribute a portion of its revenue to the state’s general fund.

OMPA is a “cost of service” organization that is not appropriated by the state, and is funded entirely through the sale of electric power. Therefore, any move by the state to require funding from OMPA to offset the state’s budget would be a direct cost to Edmond Electric and its customers. This is a cost that other non-municipal-electric-served cities and their customers in Oklahoma would not have to pay.

We urge you to contact your State Representative and State Senator immediately to oppose this tax on Edmond Electric customers. OMPA will continue to monitor activities in connection with the budget crisis."