Former Baton Rouge Representative Scott McKnight is running for the Public Service Commission. McKnight will seek to replace District 2 PSC Commissioner Craig Greene, who is not seeking re-election.
“I see this as a great opportunity for me to take my knowledge of what happens at the Public Service Commission and how it interacts with the rest of our state to continue that public service to the State of Louisiana.
McKnight served in the Louisiana House from 2020-to-2024 and unsuccessfully ran for State Treasurer last year. McKnight says he’s a pro-job conservative Republican who believes government should foster an environment for growth and prosperity.
“With my background spanning from legislative experience and my business experience. So I’m familiar with striking that balance between all the different players of the market.”
McKnight says this is a regulatory position and that means striking a balance of what is going on in the industry.
“This is about making sure we have reliable service and affordable services for all of the citizens of Louisiana.”
Republican Congressman Garrett Graves, who is not seeking re-election for his seat in the U-S House, says he does not intend to run for P-S-C seat and looks forward to stepping back from the growing divisiveness and polarization of political office; spending more time with normal people and reintroducing himself to friends and family.
The election will be held on November 5, 2024 with a December 7th run-off if necessary. Candidates will qualify for the election next month.
Lafayette Senator Jean-Paul Coussan and former state representative Barry Ivey from Central have also expressed interest in running.
Comments