Reliable power. Dependable water. Accountability for the rates you pay.
In this 78-second video, Patrick Von Dohlen discusses Bexar County energy policy, questions utility priorities, and makes the case for keeping essential services dependable when people need them most.
Watch Patrick’s full message on YouTube — 1 minute, 18 seconds.
What Patrick says about Bexar County energy
Patrick challenges his opponent’s climate-policy priorities and discusses CPS Energy and the San Antonio Water System (SAWS). He questions the direction of energy policy and argues that the services people rely on should remain the central priority.
He also addresses utility rate increases, preparations for possible outages, and the lessons he draws from the February 2021 winter storm. His message raises a straightforward question: What should residents expect from the utilities they pay for?
His priority: dependable water and electricity
Patrick says protecting the community and the environment matters, while emphasizing that human needs must come first. He calls for dependable delivery of core services, including water and electricity, rather than accepting uncertainty as the standard.
Video highlights
- 0:04 — Energy-policy priorities, CPS Energy, and SAWS.
- 0:27 — Utility rates, the 2021 winter storm, and outage concerns.
- 1:01 — Protecting the environment while prioritizing essential services.
Watch the full video, hear Patrick’s perspective, and share the conversation about reliable utilities.
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