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Western Dakota Energy Association executive director visits Minot to urge protection of gross production tax
Summary
Allison Ritter, new executive director of the Western Dakota Energy Association, outlined the group's role defending the gross production tax, described outreach to counties and cities, and invited Minot officials to the association's October annual meeting in Minot and a May infrastructure roundtable.
Allison Ritter, the newly named executive director of the Western Dakota Energy Association, told the Minot City Council on March 2 that the association’s top priority is defending and educating about the gross production tax (GPT), which funds many services in oil‑ and gas‑producing counties.
Ritter introduced herself and described outreach to counties, cities and legislators to document how GPT revenues are used. “My name is Allison Ritter and I'm the new executive director of the Western Dakota Energy Association,” she said, explaining that the association is conducting a study on how members use gross production tax revenues and why those funds matter to communities. She told the council the group uniquely represents counties, cities and school districts in oil, gas and coal producing counties and works to protect revenue that supports roads, water projects, schools and contributions to statewide programs.
Ritter noted the association will host its annual meeting in Minot on Oct. 22 and a regional energy infrastructure roundtable May 7 in Watford City and encouraged council participation. She also encouraged subscription to the association’s weekly newsletter and said her office is working to meet with legislators and local officials in the interim before the next legislative session.
Council members thanked Ritter for the presentation; no formal action was required.
