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New Western Dakota Energy Association director urges Stark County to renew membership, outlines GPT defense and outreach plans

Stark County Commission · December 2, 2025
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Lisonbee Ritter, the new executive director of the Western Dakota Energy Association, asked Stark County to consider renewing membership dues, outlined plans to defend the gross production tax formula and said the association will produce a tax‑study and strategic plan to support western counties' infrastructure and school funding needs.

Lisonbee Ritter, the newly appointed executive director of the Western Dakota Energy Association, introduced herself to the commission Dec. 2 and urged Stark County to continue membership in the association, noting the organization’s role defending the gross production tax (GPT) formula that returns revenue to oil‑and‑gas producing counties, cities and schools.

Ritter told commissioners she took over…

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