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Rick Lass's Comments in Los Alamos on October 1
Rick Lass's speech to the citizens of Los Alamos at the
forum hosted by the League of Women Voters and the American Association
of University Women.
Thank you so much for coming out tonight and being involved in our
democracy, and thanks so much to the League of Women Voters and the
Association of University Women for hosting this forum.
My name is Rick Lass and I am running for the Public Regulation
Commission. For those of you who don't know, the PRC regulates
utility, insurance, telecommunications, transportation and other
corporations doing business in New Mexico.
I am in this race because I believe it is critical that our government
stands up for everyday New Mexicans- consumers, working people, and
small business owners who are struggling every day to make ends meet.
I have been a New Mexico resident since 1984, and have been working
in New Mexico politics for 15 years to make sure our government does
the right thing.
I have lobbied on behalf of working people to raise the minimum wage
and repeal the tax on food and medicine.
I have worked for the Santa Fe Independent Business Alliance on the
Buy Local campaign to make sure that we remain in control of our own
economic destiny here in New Mexico.
I have worked as an advocate for voters to secure public campaign
financing and paper ballots for our elections,
And I have lobbied on behalf of all New Mexicans to oppose dirty, coal
fired power plants and promote wind and solar as viable, future focused
sources of electricity.
Now, I want to continue my work as a Public Regulations Commissioner.
This is a race with stark contrasts between myself and my opponent, and
I am sorry he is not here to present his views.
My opponent's father and grandfather held this seat before him, and he
represents more business as usual on the Commission - but I will bring
fresh ideas and a new perspective.
He responds only to Business and Industry groups - in fact he is at a
conference of Telecommunications executives tonight - while I am eager
to meet all of you and all of my constituents.
I worked hard to create public financing of elections, and was recently
appointed by Santa Fe's Mayor Coss to serve on the Public Campaign
Financing Advisory Committee - while my opponent is under investigation
by the Attorney General for misuse of public money.
This position is too important to elect someone who is clearly uncommitted
and unqualified.
Every time you pay your utility bills-
The PRC affects your life.
Every time you pay insurance premiums, or don't get the coverage you
deserve-
The PRC affects your life.
Every time the government subsidizes antiquated coal plants instead of clean
wind and solar-
The PRC affects your life.
I, Rick Lass, will bring honesty and integrity to the Public Regulation
Commission.
I will stand up for strong consumer protections,
I will fight for affordable utility rates,
I will make sure people get comprehensive insurance coverage at reasonable rates,
including much needed reform of the title insurance industry,
and I will do everything in my power to make New Mexico a leader
in clean renewable energy technology.
I firmly believe in government accountability, and as your Independent
Commissioner, I pledge to be accessible and responsive.
Please, on November 4, cast your vote FOR Rick Lass for Public Regulation
Commissioner.
Thank you
Please join us, and invite others to join! Invite your friends,
family, neighbors, and anyone you know who is concerned about
the future of Santa Fe to attend some of our upcoming
events.
Let us know what interests you!
