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Dear Friend,
Today, former Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Chairman
Sam Randazzo was charged in an 11-count
indictment 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 organization opposed the appointment of Randazzo from the
beginning of the nomination process. 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 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 push back against
corruption and protect the rights of Ohio
consumers.
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.
Thank you for your unwavering
commitment to a better Ohio,
Rachael Belz, Ohio Citizen Action CEO
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