Crist says he doesn’t understand details of rate hike
by Michael C. Bender | September 15th, 2009Asked this morning about a $137 million rate hike for the Tampa Electric Company, a total that exceeds what the utility requested, Gov. Charlie Crist said the Florida Public Services Commission’s decision was “kind of bizarre.”
But Crist — who is usually quick to oppose increases in utility bills, insurance premiums or taxes — said he didn’t want to “pass judgment too quickly.”
“I’m not sure I understand all the details of that,” Crist said of the rate increase. “But it does sound odd on the surface.”
A group representing the utility’s customers have asked the Florida Supreme Court to block the increase.
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September 15th, 2009 at 10:04 am
More special treatment for anyone the is associated with our goverment or its elected.
ARE Not they supposed to represent us?
WHAT ABOUT US!
Why do We NEVER get a break?
September 15th, 2009 at 11:39 am
does he understand that one of his appointees is in a crooked land deal with a dirty utility lobbyist? how about asking him that?
September 15th, 2009 at 11:57 am
The people of Florida need to take charge of the Florida Public Utilities Commisssion.
September 15th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
drop like a rock