CT governor’s decision to keep PURA chair runs into immediate condemnation

Lamont Re-Appoints Marissa Gillett As PURA Chair Despite Concerns

PURA is a quasi-judicial agency that oversees and regulates all the state’s utilities, including electric and gas companies.

CT governor’s decision to keep PURA chair runs into immediate condemnation

"The Governor’s decision to reappoint.. PURA Chair is as baffling as it is predictable,” House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora said.

Lamont backs embattled chair of PURA for another term

Gov. Ned Lamont continued to back Marissa Gillett for chairman of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority despite recent revelations that Gillett had “inadvertently” deleted key text messages between herself and a state legislator that were sought after as evidence in a lawsuit by state utility companies alleging Gillett was biased and improperly exercising her authority. Under state statute, the governor appoints PURA commissioners and appoin…

Governor selects Marissa Gillett to remain chair of state's top utility regulator

Gov. Ned Lamont has chosen Marissa Gillett to remain the chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the top utility regulator in the state. Lawmakers already voted to give Gillett a second term with the regulatory authority and Lamont said he wants her to continue as chairman. “Marissa is the most experienced, qualified person to ever serve on PURA,” Lamont...