For Immediate Release:
 July 02, 2008

Media Contact:
Ivonne Pérez Suárez
ivonnes@miamidade.gov
 305-267-6377



Statement from Commissioner Rebeca Sosa on FPL rate increase


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- "I am pleased with today's Public Service Commission's (PSC) decision in giving Florida's electric customers a big break by cutting, in half, the 16 percent increase that Florida Power & Light had been asking for as compensation for its fuel charges.

However, I am steadfast and committed in expressing my concern over any future rate increase during the current national economic situation we are facing.

I will continue expressing opposition to the PSC in avoiding any future rate increases. It is our responsibility, as elected officials, to look after the well-fare of our residents who are being forced to further adjust their increasingly shrinking budgets. This reduction will allow residents to avoid making choices between food and electricity."
 

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER REBECA SOSA DISTRICT 6
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 375-5696