Chelan PUD Commissioners have extended the contract for General Manager Kirk Hudson through December 2029.

Hudson was named general manager in 2022 and is a 28-year employee of the utility.

PUD Commission Board President Steve McKenna told Townsquare Media Hudson is guiding Chelan PUD with a steady focus on delivering value for customers.

"PUD staff is doing a great job under his leadership, and we just want to keep that going for another three years," said McKenna. "He's really been the right leader to guide the PUD into the future. Everything that we have been doing is looking into the future, making plans." --Steve McKenna, President, Chelan PUD Board of Commissioners

In a news release announcing Hudson's contract extension, Commissioner Garry Arsenault praised Hudson's vision.

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