[Editor’s note: The caption we used on our facebook posting of this article included the quote, “A proud day for Erie.” It should be noted that this was a statement made by one Erie resident at the conclusion of the meeting as she was leaving the room. We included it as an indication of public sentiment, not as an endorsement of the outcome of this vote. It should further be noted that, while we are firmly in support of proposition 112 and 100 % renewables by 2030, we’re not convinced that defeating this resolution works in Erie’s best interest … Continue reading A Case of Sticks and Carrots: Erie’s Crestone Operator Agreement Vote Fails