Outgoing District Three Public Service Commissioner Lambert Boissiere presided over his final P-S-C meeting today as he was defeated by political newcomer Davante Lewis, a 30-year-old Baton Rouge man who works for the Louisiana Budget Project. An emotional Boissiere told the commission he’s proud of his work.
“I’m proud of the people who know the truth, know the truth about me, and I don’t really care what other people who don’t know me think about me,” said Boissiere.
Boissiere has served on the PSC for 17 years. One of the commission’s main responsibilities is regulating utility companies. He says one of his proudest achievements is the PSC’s work in restoring the electricity grid after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Boissiere lost by nearly 20 points in last Saturday’s election to Lewis, who is considered a progressive. Boissiere says third party groups told lies about his record.
“I was clearly targeted by out of state PACs and that’s something I think everybody in this room, on this dais and in the sound of my voice needs to worry about,” said Boissiere.
Prior to the December 10th election, the Keep the Lights On PAC spent huge dollars blasting Boissiere for taking contributions from people and businesses that go before the P-S-C. Boissiere says he doesn’t blame the voters.
“Because if you tell a lie long enough people start to believe it that’s natural, psychology, it’s typical, it’s marketing, I get it,” said Boissiere.
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