Ryan Randazzo, The Republic
SRP board members keep their seats despite spending by challengers.
Despite raising thousands of dollars more than their opponents, newcomers hoping to land a seat on the Salt River Project (SRP) board of directors failed to unseat their rivals.
The board members who oversee the water and power operations at the municipal utility make a variety of decisions, from how much the company charges for electricity to what types of power plants it builds.
Even though the board members work with a $2.8 billion budget, the elections are typically low-key, with few people participating and few of the candidates spending more than $500 on their campaigns.
