Having some fun with State Senator Tony Smith as he owns a barbecue restaurant that cooks some mean, slap yo' mama pork barbecue. He issued the following press release:
Senator
Tony Smith Announces Candidacy for Southern District PSC
JACKSON-
Senator Tony Smith, of Picayune, announced his candidacy today for the office
of Public Service Commissioner for the Southern District. Smith has served in the Mississippi Senate
since 2012 as Local and Private Vice-Chair, Education, Finance, Highways and
Transportation, Insurance, Public Health and Welfare, and Public Property
committee member. He has a proven,
conservative voting record and intends to continue his commitment of transparency
and accountability as Commissioner.
“As a local,
small business owner and lawmaker, I understand the importance of fair
regulations and holding those accountable for transparent and just
pricing. My service as Public Service
Commissioner will enable me to work with all regulated companies to ensure
Mississippi residents receive the best service at the lowest possible rate. It is my commitment to encourage smart
business practices and to preserve the highest environmental quality for
generations to come.” –Tony Smith
The Southern
District includes the following 27 counties: Adams, Amite, Clarke, Covington, Forrest,
Franklin, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson Davis,
Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Simpson,
Smith, Stone, Walthall, Wayne, and Wilkinson.
Please visit
the campaign website at www.tonysmithforms.com
*The Public
Service Commission regulates telecommunications, electric, gas, water and sewer
utilities. The agency is charged with assuring that rates and charges for
services are just and reasonable, that the service rendered is reasonably
adequate, and that any facilities constructed or acquired are required for the
convenience and necessity of the public. Additionally, the agency exercises
safety jurisdiction over gas pipelines and has area jurisdiction over all
public utilities. In carrying out its responsibilities, the commission answers
complaints, makes investigation and conducts both formal and informal hearings.
6 comments:
"As a local, small business owner and lawmaker, I understand the importance of fair regulations and holding those accountable for transparent and just pricing."
Those who? The regulations?
I wish he understood the importance of expressing himself in competent English.
But if his staff puts that much effort into announcing his campaign, I'm sure he'd be just great in office.
Another example of the Peter Principal at work! Is this a great state or what?
Tony Smith who tried to get elected to every position in Pearl River County... twice... and finally scored a senate seat... wants to run for his job again.
What a joke. Tony -- go get a real job. Stop running for them. Your dad runs the restaurant, so don't pretend to be the consummate businessman.
The same guy who changed laws to make it illegal to have calorie counts on a sign because it would hurt his business... Now wants to REGULATE businesses?
Not no, but hell no. Seriously - get a job. A real one. Maybe Angela Hill can go back to teaching and you can go back to being a food service director. No wait... those are government jobs. The tea potty can't stand those.
A PSC is one of the elite political positions. They go about business quietly, and are hardly noticed. Plenty of opportunity to practice pork barrel politics.
An article on The King of Pork and Thad is not mentioned once! Whazzup?
Will Melanie be his "campaign manager" like she was for McDaniel...I doubt Mrs. Smith would like that.
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