Fired IURC Commissioner Files Lawsuit Against Governor Alleging 'Unlawful Removal'
Braun’s gas tax move, a utility commission firing and a $50 million road-funding deadline drew criticism and support from panelists.
- On Monday, former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Commissioner Andy Zay filed a lawsuit against Governor Mike Braun, alleging he was unlawfully fired without sufficient legal cause following his vote on a controversial $71 million AES rate hike.
- Governor Braun had publicly criticized the $71 million AES rate increase Zay approved in June, and the lawsuit alleges administration officials pressured Zay, claiming he had "let the Governor down" regarding utility affordability.
- The state cited "multiple potential violations of state policy" including missing financial disclosures and improper employee gifts for Zay's removal, though Zay denies these allegations, characterizing them as ancillary excuses.
- Former Indianapolis City-County Councilor Josh Bain replaced Zay on the commission and is named as a defendant in the lawsuit, as Zay maintains no lawful vacancy arose in his seat.
- The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor seeks reconsideration of the AES rate case by the September 5 deadline, a move that could force AES to issue customer refunds if the IURC reverses its decision.
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Zay sues governor over his removal from IURC
INDIANAPOLIS — Fired state regulator Andy Zay filed a lawsuit Monday to regain his seat on the powerful Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission before his former colleagues – and a replacement – vote on whether to reconsider a contentious $71 million…
Indiana yanks vote on disputed $71 million electricity hike after governor ousts commissioner
Indiana residents hoping for relief from a disputed $71 million electricity rate hike saw the process take an unexpected turn when the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission pulled a planned Aug. 6 rehearing vote, the day after Gov. Mike Braun fired former commissioner Andy Zay, who had supported the increase. What happened? After an internal misalignment and ultimately a firing, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission removed AES Indiana's con…
Zay suing Braun, new IURC chair following firing from commission weeks after AES hike demotion
Former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commissioner Andy Zay is suing multiple state officials, including Gov. Mike Braun, after he was fired from his post last week, weeks after voting in favor of an AES Indiana rate hike and being demoted from IURC chair.
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106.7 WTLCFired IURC Commissioner Sues Gov. Braun, Claiming 'Unlawful Dismissal'
INDIANAPOLIS — Former chair of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Andy Zay is suing Gov. Mike Braun over his removal from the commission. Former State Sen. Andy Zay Zay was taken off the IURC last week and replaced with Indianapolis City-County Council member Josh Bain. Gov. Braun dismissed Zay from the commission for “multiple potential violations of state policy.” Braun fired Zay from the IURC soon after the IURC approved an electricit…
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