PSC Issues Statement on Censure Vote

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

          PSC ISSUES STATEMENT ON CENSURE VOTE

Lincoln, October 3, 2023- On Tuesday, October 3, the Nebraska
Public Service Commission voted (3-2) to censure Commissioner
Christian Mirch and Commissioner Kevin Stocker. The vote followed
a closed session.

Commission Chair Dan Watermeier said, “The Commission will not
condone the conduct that led us to today’s decision to censure these
two Commissioners. We shouldn’t need a code of conduct to tell us
that as elected officials we are accountable for our actions. It is my
expectation that by voting to censure, we are sending the message
that as Commissioners we hold ourselves to the highest of standards
and will not tolerate this kind of behavior.”

The vote to censure Commissioners Mirch and Stocker follows an
independent investigation into allegations of misconduct.  ###

Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226 / deb.collins@nebraska.gov