Lakeland Electric executive wins national recognition from peer group

LAKELAND — A Lakeland Electric employee has been nationally recognized for her commitment and contributions to public power.

Cindy Clemmons, LE's manager of legislative and regulatory relations, received the Harold Kramer-John Preston Personal Service Award from the American Public Power Association's national conference Tuesday. The award recognizes individuals for their services to APPA, a nonprofit service organization for approximately 2,000 community-owned electric utilities.

"Cindy is a strong advocate for public power – locally, statewide, and nationally – and is keenly aware of the value public power brings to the community it serves. She has great relationships with her local elected officials, along with state and federal legislators that serve the Lakeland community, enabling her to have a positive impact on the reputation of public power utilities," Amy Zubaly, executive director of Florida Municipal Electric Association, said in a prepared statement. "She also has a deep understanding of the issues facing public power and her local community and is dedicated in her tireless efforts to advocate on behalf of the customers and community Lakeland serves."

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Clemmons has worked for Lakeland Electric since 2015 starting as the utility marketing manager, before stepping up to her current position. She has been an active member of APPA, including the public communications committee and governmental relations working group.

At the state level, Clemmons serves on the Florida Municipal Electric Association's legislative and regulatory committee and speaks regularly at conferences.

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