Lost in the past week’s appearance by environmental activist Erin Brockovich at an earthquake forum in Edmond was the announcement by host, Rep. Richard Morrissette, D-OKC that he planned to run for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
The man who’s led some of the vocal attacks on Gov. Mary Fallin and the state agencies and their handling of the earthquake and disposal well issue plans to run for the seat held by Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy.
“It’s time for the Corporation Commission to protect the interests of all citizens of Oklahoma, not just a select few,” said Morrissette in a statement issued after the earthquake forum on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma. “This commission is responsible for regulating public utilities and the energy industry—two industries upon which Oklahoma depends for daily needs and, to a great extent, our economic development. We all need a voice on the Commission that will bring focus back to protecting citizens and enforcing responsible energy policies.”
In making the announcement, the Democrat legisator pledged he will promote consumer protection for all Olahomans.
“I’ll shine a spotlight into the deep, dark recesses of the inner workings,” said Morrissette. “Everyone deserves a fair, unbiased hearing before the Commission.”
He also promises to serve everyone, consumers and businesses, ratepayers and utilities and their stockholders, homeowners and energy producers.
Rep. Morrissett is term-limited in the House where he spent 12 years as the House District 92 representative in south Oklahoma City. He also is an attorney who has practiced law for more than three decades as a public defender.
