Chamber EBR to Host PSC Candidates Forum

BATON ROUGE — Candidates for the Louisiana Public Service Commission will bring their campaigns to Baton Rouge Tuesday, Aug. 28 during a Candidates Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge.

Former Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle of Breaux Bridge, Lafayette TV broadcaster Ed Roy, State Rep. Erich Ponti of Baton Rouge, and Forest Wright have agreed to speak on their positions on PSC issues affecting small business and how they will make PSC-regulated businesses more competitive.  Two other candidates, Greg Gaubert of Thibodaux and Sarah Holliday of Baton Rouge, have also been invited.  All are Republicans except Wright, a Democrat, and Greg Gaubert, an independent.  They are running in PSC District 2, which includes the Baton Rouge area and roughly one-fifth of the population of the state.

Public Service Commissioner Clyde Holloway, who represents PSC District 5 in Central and Southwest Louisiana, will give introductory remarks, explaining the work of the PSC and telling the traits he thinks a commissioner should have.  Holloway is not up for reelection this year.

The forum will be held during the Chamber’s monthly Membership Luncheon at Café Américain at 7521 Jefferson Hwy. in Baton Rouge.  The reception starts at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting at 12 noon.

The Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge is composed of small business owners.  Meetings are open to business owners, guests, and members of the media.

To make reservations or apply for membership, email Bob Breaux at bob.breaux@gmail.com.  Lunch is $15, which is paid at the door.