Candidates Tell New Chamber of Commerce PSC Could Have Big Impact on State’s Future

BATON ROUGE — Four candidates for a seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission brought their campaigns to Baton Rouge last Tuesday at a campaign forum sponsored by the new Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge.

The event at Café Américain drew a crowd of business owners and media despite the fact that Hurricane Isaac was threatening to hit the city the next day.

The four candidates were Democrat Forrest Wright of New Orleans and three Republicans — Lafayette TV broadcaster Ed Roy, former Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle, and State Rep. Erich Ponti.  Republican Sarah Holliday was unable to attend because of a prior commitment.

The election will be held Nov. 6 to replace incumbent Jimmy Field of Baton Rouge, who is not seeking reelection.

Public Service Commissioner Clyde Holloway. who is not up for reelection this year, explained the workings of the commission and served as Master of Ceremonies for the question-and-answer period.