Dear Friend,



Today, former Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Chairman Sam Randazzo was charged in an 11-count indictment <[link removed]> related to the $61 million scandal surrounding House Bill 6. The indictment also accuses him of embezzling $1.1 million from a group of clients he represented in utility matters.



He could face up to twenty years in prison.



This happened because of citizen pressure from people like you who called their legislators, wrote letters to Governor Mike DeWine, testified to repeal House Bill 6 and remained vigilant in the ongoing investigation of the scandal.



While this indictment was a long time coming, we are hopeful that it will be a step forward in clearing the cloud of corruption hanging over energy policy in Ohio and ending the cycle of deceit perpetrated by FirstEnergy and their allies.



Our organizationopposed the appointment of Randazzo from the beginning of the nomination process <[link removed]>. His decades-long career as an anti-clean energy lobbyist and lawyer made him the wrong choice to oversee regulation of Ohio’s utilities and protect Ohio consumers. His self-serving, potentially criminal activity did a great disservice to our state and our energy customers.



It's not too late for justice to be served



Ohio Citizen Action will continue to watch <[link removed]>as these proceedings unfold and keep you informed as all those behind this travesty are brought to justice. Your contribution will help us continue to pushback against corruption and protect the rights of Ohio consumers.



<[link removed]>Help us continue to fight <[link removed]>



Thank you to everyone who donated to our Giving Tuesday campaign.



We have raised $11,046 of our $35,000 goal!



It's not too late to donate



Your support is critical in our ongoing efforts to ensure that justice prevails, that corrupt individuals are held accountable, and that Ohioans can trust in a clean and transparent energy policy. Every dollar you contribute goes a long way to keep pressing for accountability in Columbus and real reform at the PUCO.



>>>Contribute now and stand with us in our fight for a cleaner and more ethical energy future for Ohio. <[link removed]>



Thank you for your unwavering commitment to a better Ohio, 









Rachael Belz, Ohio Citizen Action CEO



<[link removed]> <[link removed]> <[link removed]> <[link removed]?> <[link removed]>



-=-=-

Ohio Citizen Action - 1511 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109, United States

This email was sent to [email protected]. To stop receiving emails: [link removed]

-=-=-



Created with NationBuilder - [link removed]