(PUEBLO, Colo.) — On Tuesday, May 6, the people of Pueblo will be asked to decide if they want the city to cancel its agreement with Black Hills Energy with a ballot measure.

The ballot question states, “Should the City of Pueblo cancel its franchise agreement with black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC and acquire the generation, transmission, and distribution assets of Black Hills Colorado Elections, LLC, if determined feasible?”

The City of Pueblo said the question is being placed on the ballot before the feasibility study is finished due to deadlines in the franchise agreement. If voters permit City Council, the agreement with Black Hills Energy can be terminated in August.

If the City Council is not given permission, the City will not have another chance until 2030. Due to the August termination window, the City could not wait until the regular election in November and decided to put the question before voters in May.

The draft of the Feasibility Study can be found on the City of Pueblo’s website.