Commissioner Brown Speaks to Tippah GOP

Last night Public Service Commissioner Chris Brown spoke at the monthly Tippah County Republican Party meeting. A native of Tippah County, Commissioner Brown talked about his family, his childhood in Walnut, and what motivates him in his work to improving our state.

Commissioner Brown began his term in January after serving for twelve years in the Mississippi legislature as a Representative from Monroe County. During the recent legislative session Chris worked with his former colleagues to author and pass two major pieces of legislation that were signed by Governor Reeves.

The first bill addressed the Holly Springs electrical power situation and will help solve the issues and bring affordable and reliable power to those residence served by the Holly Springs Utility Department.

Chris’ second bill addressed the issue of Public Service Commissioner’s receiving donations from companies they oversee. In the past, Public Service Commissioners received large donations from solar farm companies while also making decisions that affected those companies. The current commissioners worked with the legislature to end that practice.

Commissioner Brown also lead a discussion about solar, how solar production fits into the states energy production and how solar affects the citizens of Mississippi. The Public Service Commission is hosting a Solar Summit tomorrow, August 15. The public is invited to join the discussion of how solar impacts our state.

Click here to register to attend the summit.