{"id":51,"date":"2014-03-07T14:28:22","date_gmt":"2014-03-07T19:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2026-04-19T09:49:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T13:49:39","slug":"board-elections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/about\/pfc-board\/board-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Board Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Board Elections&#8221; subhead=&#8221;Everything you need to know to Vote!&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Page Title&#8221; module_class=&#8221;pagetitle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; subhead_text_color=&#8221;#aadb24&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#0f5600&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; 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admin_label=&#8221;Meet your Candidates!&#8221; module_class=&#8221;pagetitle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0f5600&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_text_size__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_text_size__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_text_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_text_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_width__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_width__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_radius__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_radius__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_letter_spacing__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_bg_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_bg_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Voting Starts Thursday, March 26th, 2026 and Ends Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 9pm .<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!--\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Candidate-Packet-2026.pdf\">Download a PFC Candidate Board Packet here, Deadline is February 26th.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Call-for-Candidates-2026-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14902 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Call-for-Candidates-2026-1.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Want to become a PFC Board Member<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Click the link below to download a Candidacy Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Candidate-Packet-2026.pdf\">PFC Board Candidate Packet  Deadline is Thursday, February 26th. 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n-->[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Annual-Meeting-Poster-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14902 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Annual-Meeting-Poster-copy.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>ANNUAL MEETING<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>Thursday, April 16, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 5pm -7pm<br \/>\nSt. Andrews Episcopal Church &#8211; Parish Hall, 306 N. Division Street, Ann Arbor<br \/>\nSchedule:<br \/>\n&#8211; 5:00 pm: Mingle &amp; Connect (Light snacks provided!)<br \/>\n&#8211; 5:15 pm &#8211; State of the Co-op Presentation<br \/>\nZoom Link to join virtually<br \/>\n&#8211; 6:00 pm &#8211; Member Engagement Activity<br \/>\n&#8211; 7:00 p.m. &#8211; Adjourn<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Join Zoom Meeting<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/85450068434?pwd=ALSyPUlbXz7ZiV93x6lCgSCEtU1E4t.1\"\/>https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/85450068434?pwd=ALSyPUlbXz7ZiV93x6lCgSCEtU1E4t.1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meeting ID: 854 5006 8434<br \/>\nPasscode: 282209<\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Want to become a PFC Board Member<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Click the link below to download a Candidacy Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Candidate-Packet-2025.docx\">PFC Board Candidate Packet 2025 EXTENDED Deadline is Friday, February 28th.2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pfc.simplyvoting.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14902 aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-Election-web-banner-scaled.jpg\"><\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dan-Gannon-BW.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5882\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dan-Gannon-BW.jpg\" alt=\"Dan Gannon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n<h2>Dan Gannon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Hello! My name is Dan Gannon and I\u2019ve been serving as a volunteer board member for the past three years. This time of service has been enriching through the wonderful working relationships with fellow members and staff, resulting in personal friendships and practice with cooperative self governance and shared responsibility. My family has also grown in this time and keeping a close connection to the co-op principles seems as important as ever.\n\nOur role, as the board, generally consists of three areas: evaluating organizational performance and planning improvements for long-term health of the People\u2019s Food Co-op of Ann Arbor(PFC); connecting member-owners to the organization in meaningful ways; producing policy language that represents our shared values and agreements in how we operate as a purpose-driven organization. The current board has produced results in these past few years including revision of existing policy language, returning to the roots of Policy Governance as described by John and Miriam Carver in Reinventing Your Board; revisiting focus groups and other public forums for member engagement; and in the last year returning with some regularity to profitability on a month by month basis. We\u2019re seeing positive trends in new member-owner signup and \u201cbasket size\u201d indicating that on average more shoppers are finding more of what they want to buy in stock at the Co-op. In order to be financially sustainable, we need to significantly increase sales and connect new shoppers with the goodness of PFC.\n\nWhat does it look like to regain relevance in the local, just and natural food marketplace? While we were pioneers in that field originally, can we differentiate ourselves amid increased competition? What is the role of a community-owned cooperative in developing a more just local food system? Can we incorporate resiliency and environmental sustainability in our daily operations in a way that shoppers recognize as adding value rather than just adding to the price of goods? Together we can find answers to these big questions.\n\nThe board continues its work on issues that inspire my participation: envisioning a revitalized facility, in either a new or our current location, that embodies co-op values and attracts new customers to enjoy the co-op experience; updating policies and bylaws to reflect the emerging needs for operating as a business in today\u2019s world; and making board work more visible through effective communication and meaningful connection to the community at large.\n\nPlease consider my application for another term of service.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<br \/>\n\n<a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Susan-Randall-BW.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5882\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Susan-Randall-BW.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Randall\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n<h2>Susan Randall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">1. Why are you interested in serving on the PFC Board?\nA vibrant locally owned cooperative grocery is an essential component in a healthy food system. I am seeking a second term on the board because I value this organization and its mission and my experience is relevant to this moment in the Coop\u2019s story.\n\n2. What knowledge, skills, experience, and energy would you bring to the Board?\nDuring my first term on this Board, my knowledge of this Co-op\u2026its people, governance structure, partnerships, and opportunities--grew exponentially. Staying the course for another term allows me and this Co-op to further maximize the fruits of this time investment. I am a sociologist (Ph.D. \u2013 Boston University), now retired, with a career that included college teaching, a term in elected office (City Commissioner, Sioux Falls, SD), and over two decades of nonprofit leadership\/management (Turn About, then SD Voices for Children). Upon retirement, I founded with my husband an herb growing business\u2014Deer Creek Herbs & Teas\u2014and sold fresh produce at the Sioux Falls Food Co-op and farmers\u2019 market. I served two terms on the Sioux Falls Food Co-op Board. In 2018 my husband and I moved from South Dakota to Ann Arbor to live near our children and grandchildren.\n\n3. What do you see as PFC\u2019s role in the broader community?\nThe People\u2019s Food Coop is a purpose-driven, locally owned cooperative business dedicated to the people, the planet, and profit that gives back to our community. PFC is at its core a grocery store, which means that it provides the essential, healthy food and wellness products we all need for nourishment while also supporting and building an environmentally responsible community.\n\n4. What priorities do you consider most important to a strong, sustainable future of our co-op?\nWe must secure a solid financial footing, build on the 55-year foundation this Co-op stands upon, and implement a values-driven, financially-sound plan that responds to the needs of our dynamic, changing community and neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br \/>\n\n<a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PFC-BOD-Election-2026-Williams-Photo-BW.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5882\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PFC-BOD-Election-2026-Williams-Photo-BW.jpg\" alt=\"Betsy Williams\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n<h2>Betsy Williams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Serving on the PFC board offers me the chance to give back to an organization I have witnessed thrive and evolve over the past 30+ years as a neighbor, shopper, and engaged community member. I have a deep respect for its history and am dedicated to working collectively to ensure it continues to lead as a trusted source of healthy, ethically sourced food, a hub for community education, and a catalyst for neighborhood connection and growth. As an architect whose work prioritizes community health, sustainable systems, creative solutions, and outside-of-the box thinking, I will bring an open mind to operational, spatial, and systemic challenges. The Co-op has a unique opportunity to build deeper strategic partnerships (DDA, City leaders, U of M, and organizations with aligned mission) which will require enthusiasm, proactive outreach, and thoughtful advocacy\u2014efforts that I am eager to help with. Membership growth and community awareness must also be prioritized to ensure a unique position and sustainable future in the changing world of groceries and food options. This will require listening with an open mind, proactively engaging our new neighbors and broader community, and building the story of relevance in a more robust way so that we can all enjoy the PFC for many years to come.\n<\/p>\n\n-->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Voting is Easy&#8221; module_class=&#8221;yellowbox&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#e8e8e8&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>ANNUAL MEETING<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>Thursday, April 16, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 5pm -7pm<br \/>\nSt. Andrews Episcopal Church &#8211; Parish Hall, 306 N. Division Street, Ann Arbor<br \/>\nSchedule:<br \/>\n&#8211; 5:00 pm: Mingle &amp; Connect (Light snacks provided!)<br \/>\n&#8211; 5:15 pm &#8211; State of the Co-op Presentation<br \/>\nZoom Link to join virtually<br \/>\n&#8211; 6:00 pm &#8211; Member Engagement Activity<br \/>\n&#8211; 7:00 p.m. &#8211; Adjourn<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/85450068434?pwd=ALSyPUlbXz7ZiV93x6lCgSCEtU1E4t.1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14928 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-Annual-Meeting-Poster-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Join Zoom Meeting<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/85450068434?pwd=ALSyPUlbXz7ZiV93x6lCgSCEtU1E4t.1\"\/>https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/85450068434?pwd=ALSyPUlbXz7ZiV93x6lCgSCEtU1E4t.1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meeting ID: 854 5006 8434<br \/>\nPasscode: 282209<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Voting online is<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span class=\"yellabelly\">easy!<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\"><b>Go to <\/b><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/pfc.simplyvoting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pfc.simplyvoting.com<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>Enter your member number and <\/b><span class=\"s6\"><b>last name to access the ballot. <\/b><\/span><b>Your name and number must match that in our\u00a0<\/b><b style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">records.<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>To find your member number look on the back of your key-tag or member card, i.e.: 4 0000012345 4 (the numbers 12345 in the example is your member number).<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>If you don\u2019t remember your member number call PFC (734)994-9174 or ask a cashier.<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>Choose no more than <\/b><span class=\"s7\"><b>three<\/b><\/span><b> candidates. <\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>Hit continue to submit your ballot.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p6\"><b> <\/b><b>All voting will begin <\/b><span class=\"purple\"><b>Thursday, March 26th, 2026<\/b><\/span><b> and ends <\/b><span class=\"purple\"><b>Thursday April 9th, 2026<\/b><\/span><b> at 9pm<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><b>If you have any questions, contact us at (734)994-4589 or info@peoplesfood.coop.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Annual-Meeting-Poster-copy-2.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Annual Meeting Poster copy 2&#8243; url=&#8221;http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Annual-Meeting-Poster-copy-2.jpg&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;500ms&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;10%&#8221; animation=&#8221;right&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(0,0,0,0)&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h1>It&#8217;s Election Season!<\/h1>\n<p class=%22p1%22><strong>Let your voice be heard! VOTE!<\/strong> With the continuation of online voting, it is so easy to participate. Vote at home, vote in the store, request a paper ballot: just vote! This is an important opportunity be an active member of OUR member-owned store. This opportunity for participation is what sets PFC apart from other stores in the community. The board members steer the direction of the store by creating the policies that the PFC general manager and staff follow. As board members we represent YOU! So take the time to learn about the candidates and vote!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=%22purple%22 style=%22text-align: center;%22>Voting Starts Tuesday, April 1st<\/h3>\n<p style=%22text-align: center;%22><a href=%22https:\/\/pfc.simplyvoting.com\/%22 data-et-target-link=%22blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22>Go here to vote!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<h3>Check here for all of your ongoing election needs, including a downloadable ballot, links for voting, and candidate info %91icon name=%22arrow-circle-o-down%22 class=%22purple%22%93.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=%22p1%22 style=%22text-align: center;%22><strong>Click the link below to download a Candidacy Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=%22p1%22 style=%22text-align: center;%22><strong><a href=%22http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PFC-Board-Candidate-Packet-2024.pdf%22>PFC Board Candidate Packet 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n-->&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h1>It&#8217;s Election Season!<\/h1>\n<p class=%22p1%22><strong>Let your voice be heard! VOTE!<\/strong> With the continuation of online voting, it is so easy to participate. Vote at home, vote in the store, request a paper ballot: just vote! This is an important opportunity be an active member of OUR member-owned store. This opportunity for participation is what sets PFC apart from other stores in the community. The board members steer the direction of the store by creating the policies that the PFC general manager and staff follow. As board members we represent YOU! So take the time to learn about the candidates and vote!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=%22purple%22 style=%22text-align: center;%22>Voting Starts Tuesday, April 1st<\/h3>\n<p style=%22text-align: center;%22><a href=%22https:\/\/pfc.simplyvoting.com\/%22 data-et-target-link=%22blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22>Go here to vote!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<h3>Check here for all of your ongoing election needs, including a downloadable ballot, links for voting, and candidate info %91icon name=%22arrow-circle-o-down%22 class=%22purple%22%93.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=%22p1%22 style=%22text-align: center;%22><strong>Click the link below to download a Candidacy Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=%22p1%22 style=%22text-align: center;%22><strong><a href=%22http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PFC-Board-Candidate-Packet-2024.pdf%22>PFC Board Candidate Packet 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n-->&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;It&#8217;s Election Season!&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>It&#8217;s Election Season!<\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Let your voice be heard! VOTE!<\/strong> With the continuation of online voting, it is so easy to participate. Vote at home, vote in the store, request a paper ballot: just vote! This is an important opportunity be an active member of OUR member-owned store. This opportunity for participation is what sets PFC apart from other stores in the community. The board members steer the direction of the store by creating the policies that the PFC general manager and staff follow. As board members we represent YOU! So take the time to learn about the candidates and vote!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"purple\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Voting Starts Thursday, March 26th<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pfc.simplyvoting.com\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go here to vote!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n<h3>Check here for all of your ongoing election needs, including a downloadable ballot, links for voting, and candidate info [icon name=\"arrow-circle-o-down\" class=\"purple\"].<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Click the link below to download a Candidacy Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Candidate-Packet-2026.pdf\">PFC Board Candidate Packet 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n-->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Voting is Easy&#8221; module_class=&#8221;yellowbox&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#e8e8e8&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Voting online is<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span class=\"yellabelly\">easy!<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\"><b>Go to <\/b><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/pfc.simplyvoting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pfc.simplyvoting.com<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>Enter your member number and <\/b><span class=\"s6\"><b>last name to access the ballot. <\/b><\/span><b>Your name and number must match that in our\u00a0<\/b><b style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">records.<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>To find your member number look on the back of your key-tag or member card, i.e.: 4 0000012345 4 (the numbers 12345 in the example is your member number).<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>If you don\u2019t remember your member number call PFC (734)994-9174 or ask a cashier.<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>Choose no more than <\/b><span class=\"s7\"><b>three<\/b><\/span><b> candidates. <\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>Hit continue to submit your ballot.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p6\"><b> <\/b><b>All voting will begin <\/b><span class=\"purple\"><b>Thursday, March 26th, 2026<\/b><\/span><b> and ends <\/b><span class=\"purple\"><b>Thursday, April 9th, 2026<\/b><\/span><b> at 6pm sharp!<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><b>If you have any questions, contact us at (734)994-9174 or info@peoplesfood.coop.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;nopadding&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; module_id=&#8221;candidates&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Get Involved<\/h3>\n<p>If you are interested in getting more involved at the Co-op, serving on any one of several board committees is a great option! We are always looking for members to lend their time and energy to help make PFC a better co-op. To find out more information about which committees exist and what efforts are needed at this time, conta<a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Matt-B-Co-op-pin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13705  alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Matt-B-Co-op-pin-278x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"234\" \/><\/a>ct our\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:vicepresident@peoplesfood.coop\">vice president<\/a>\u00a0or attend this month&#8217;s\u00a0<a title=\"PFC Board\" href=\"https:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/?page_id=978\">board meeting.<\/a> We&#8217;d love to have you join us!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_sidebar orientation=&#8221;right&#8221; area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Board Menu Sidebar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Annual-Meeting-Poster-copy.jpg&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voting Starts Thursday, March 26th, 2026 and Ends Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 9pm . 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However, as I learned more about the PFC\u2019s commitment to \u201cpromote the local economy, environmental sustainability, health, and economic justice\u201d \u2013 work that they are already doing well and hoping to do even better, I was inspired to get more involved and run for a position as a PFC Board Member.<\/p>\r\n<p>In terms of knowledge, skills, experience, and energy that I\u2019d bring to the board. I\u2019ve spent my career in the public and business side of education. In all my professional roles, I\u2019ve acted as a forward-thinking consensus builder with a history of successfully driving new initiatives. My career has been focused in education\/training, business development, and project management and I believe these skills and experience give me a perspective that would be valuable as the PFC continues to evolve.<\/p>\r\n<p>The PFC\u2019s role in the broader community is truly special. In today\u2019s world small businesses that push forward initiatives which are important to their communities are unfortunately a rarity. The PFC\u2019s relevant and purposeful mission and location put it in a unique position to engage the growing number of downtown residents both in membership and in driving it\u2019s ends policies forward in the wider community.<\/p>\r\n<p>The priorities I consider most important to a strong, sustainable future of our co-op, include:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022 Financial viability, ensuring the coop is operated<br \/>\r\nin a way that ensures the continuation of its<br \/>\r\nimportant mission.<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Understanding who in the community the coop is<br \/>\r\nserving and how we can both continue to serve<br \/>\r\nthat group, while expanding it\u2019s reach.<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Community education, working to ensure the<br \/>\r\ncommunity understands what the coop is and the<br \/>\r\nbenefits of ownership.<\/p>\r\n<p>Thank you for you consideration, if you\u2019re interested in learning more about my professional background here\u2019s my LinkedIn Profile.<br \/>\r\nhttps:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daniellefalcon\/<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Victoria-BW.png\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5882\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Victoria-BW.png\" alt=\"Victoria Westman\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Victoria Westman<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">I\u2019m interested in serving on the PFC board because I love co-ops! I also love grocery stores. People\u2019s Food Co-Op is such a special part of Ann Arbor that has stayed constant for decades. I\u2019d like to do what I can to help the co-op reach continued success!<\/p>\r\n<p>While living on the west side of Michigan, I was deeply involved in several cooperative organizations and was on the board of a few of them. While living in a housing co-op for three years, I had the opportunity to learn the in\u2019s and out\u2019s of cooperative governance. I really like to nerd out about policy, and PFC seems like a great place to do it.<\/p>\r\n<p>I have a passion for food justice and volunteer weekly with Cooking Matters as a Culinary Instructor, teaching members of my community to cook nutritious meals on a budget. I really love all things food, and have been working at a grocery store for almost 5 years.<\/p>\r\n<p>As a member-owned organization, PFC owes the broader Ann Arbor community a grocery store and cafe that represents them. PFC provides an open, inclusive space that offers delicious, eco-conscious and sustainable food at a good price. And those veggie samosas on the hot bar! The people need those samosas.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are a few big priorities that I think would be most important to a strong, sustainable future of the co-op. First, either opening or moving to a new location with more space and parking would open up a lot of great opportunities for community engagement. Second, making healthy, local food more affordable for low-income members of the community would be a meaningful contribution to Ann Arbor. The co-op recently started participating in the Double Up Food Bucks program through<br \/>\r\nMichigan SNAP benefits, which is a huge<br \/>\r\naccomplishment. Let\u2019s do more things like that! Lastly, educating members about PFC, co-ops in general, and our specific business model would increase community participation.<\/p>\r\n<p>Please consider electing me as one of your new board members at PFC! I\u2019m here to help in any way I can!<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Patrick-BW.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5882\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Patrick-BW.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Zabwa\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Patrick Zabwa<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Dear Coop Members,<\/p>\r\n<p>I\u2019d like to submit my application to join the People\u2019s Food Coop Board of Directors. I\u2019ve been actively serving the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti community for the 13 years I\u2019ve lived here and feel called by your request for Board of Directors\u2019 applications to be of service to the People\u2019s Food Coop.<\/p>\r\n<p>I have been a coop member for many years and fairly regularly shop there. I believe it has an important place in our community as a gathering space for<br \/>\r\npeople of all backgrounds and a source of quality food as the only grocer left in downtown Ann Arbor. Because those aspects are unique to it, it is irreplaceable in our community. Because of its stature, I believe it also has a place leading and inspiring the community in the way it conducts business: as a member-owned cooperative, opening its doors to all, paying living wages, and leading the way in providing sustainable and environmentally-conscious products.<\/p>\r\n<p>I believe the People\u2019s Food Coop has many challenges: Competitive pressure from Washtenaw County\u2019s plethora of grocers and convenience stores, hiring and keeping staff, and raising capital, among others. I do think, however, that the Coop is well-placed to face these challenges because of the increased growth in the residential population of downtown Ann Arbor in the recent decade and the growth of the sustainable and environmentally-conscious products markets. Emphasizing that the Coop can serve so many of our community\u2019s needs as a grocer, community space, environmental leader, and more should be its priority to give it a strong, sustainable future.<\/p>\r\n<p>I moved to Ann Arbor from my native Warren, Michigan in 2005 to start my freshman year at the University of Michigan. In 2009, I graduated with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science Engineering, but I\u2019ve also always kept service to the community as a focus on my life. I was an active participant in multiple programs at St. Mary\u2019s Student Parish during my undergraduate education, including serving one year on its Parish Pastoral Council. I started a group for young professionals at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia while I lived in Pennsylvania between 2011 and 2013 and began and continue to run the Queer Young Professionals of Ann Arbor\/<br \/>\r\nYpsilanti networking group since I moved back to Ann Arbor that year. I briefly lived in the Quaker community\u2019s Quaker House in Ann Arbor and eventually formed and continue to live in an unofficial queer cooperative in downtown Ann Arbor.<\/p>\r\n<p>Should you elect me, I look forward to serving you and our Washtenaw County community.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sincerely,<br \/>\r\nPatrick Zabawa<\/p>\r\n<p>-->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" custom_padding=\"|||\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_image show_in_lightbox=\"on\" align_tablet=\"center\" align_phone=\"\" align_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" _builder_version=\"3.23\" animation_style=\"slide\" animation_direction=\"right\" animation_duration=\"500ms\" animation_intensity_slide=\"10%\" animation=\"right\" sticky=\"off\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"3.25\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\"][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#c9e0df\" transparent_background=\"off\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" custom_padding=\"|||\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"It's Election Season!\" _builder_version=\"3.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" module_alignment=\"left\" z_index_tablet=\"500\"]<\/p><h1>It's Election Season!<\/h1><p class=\"p1\"><strong>Let your voice be heard! VOTE!<\/strong> With the continuation of online voting, it is so easy to participate. Vote at home, vote in the store, request a paper ballot: just vote! This is an important opportunity be an active member of OUR member-owned store. This opportunity for participation is what sets PFC apart from other stores in the community. The board members steer the direction of the store by creating the policies that the PFC general manager and staff follow. As board members we represent YOU! So take the time to learn about the candidates and vote!<\/p><hr \/><h3 class=\"purple\" style=\"text-align: center;\">VOTING STARTS TODAY!<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pfc.simplyvoting.com\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go here to vote!<\/a><\/p><p><!--<\/p>\r\n<h3>Check here for all of your ongoing election needs, including a downloadable ballot, links for voting, and candidate info [icon name=\"arrow-circle-o-down\" class=\"purple\"].<\/h3>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Click the link below to download a Candidacy Application:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Candidate-Packet-2018.pdf\">PFC Board Candidate Packet 2018<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>--><br \/>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" custom_padding=\"|||\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Voting is Easy\" module_class=\"yellowbox\" _builder_version=\"4.7.7\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" module_alignment=\"left\" z_index_tablet=\"500\"]<\/p><h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Voting online is<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><span class=\"yellabelly\">easy!<\/span><\/h2><ul><li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\"><b>Go to <\/b><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/pfc.simplyvoting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pfc.simplyvoting.com<\/a><\/b><\/li><li class=\"p3\"><b>Enter your member number and <\/b><span class=\"s6\"><b>last name to access the ballot. <\/b><\/span><b>Your name and number must match that in our\u00a0<\/b><b style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">records.<\/b><\/li><li class=\"p3\"><b>To find your member number look on the back of your key-tag or member card, i.e.: 4 0000012345 4 (the numbers 12345 in the example is your member number).<\/b><\/li><li class=\"p3\"><b>If you don\u2019t remember your member number call PFC (734)994-9174 or ask a cashier.<\/b><\/li><li class=\"p3\"><b>Choose no more than <\/b><span class=\"s7\"><b>three<\/b><\/span><b> candidates. <\/b><\/li><li class=\"p3\"><b>Hit continue to submit your ballot.<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p6\"><b> <\/b><b>All voting will begin <\/b><span class=\"purple\"><b>Tuesday, April 6th, 2021<\/b><\/span><b> and ends <\/b><span class=\"purple\"><b>Monday April 26th, 2021<\/b><\/span><b> at 6pm sharp!<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p6\"><b>If you have any questions, contact us at (734)994-4589 or info@peoplesfood.coop.<\/b><\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" module_class=\"nopadding\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" transparent_background=\"off\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"3_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\"][et_pb_column type=\"3_4\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" custom_padding=\"|||\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text module_id=\"candidates\" _builder_version=\"3.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" module_alignment=\"left\" z_index_tablet=\"500\"]<\/p><h3><a href=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2772\" src=\"http:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen2.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><\/a>Get Involved<\/h3><p>If you are interested in getting more involved at the Co-op, serving on any one of several board committees is a great option! 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To find out more information about which committees exist and what efforts are needed at this time, contact our\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:vicepresident@peoplesfood.coop\">vice president<\/a>\u00a0or attend this month's\u00a0<a title=\"PFC Board\" href=\"https:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/?page_id=978\">board meeting.<\/a> We'd love to have you join us!<br \/>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" custom_padding=\"|||\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_sidebar orientation=\"right\" area=\"et_pb_widget_area_1\" admin_label=\"Board Menu Sidebar\" _builder_version=\"3.21.4\" z_index_tablet=\"500\"][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-51","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Board Elections - People&#039;s Food Co-op<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/peoplesfood.coop\/newsite\/about\/pfc-board\/board-elections\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Board Elections - People&#039;s Food Co-op\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Voting Starts Thursday, March 26th, 2026 and Ends Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 9pm . 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