TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Statement By Governor Charlie Crist: “I thank the Public Service Commission for voting today to delay the decision on whether to allow rate increases in certain service areas.”

“The additional weeks will afford the newly appointed commissioners the much needed opportunity to bring fresh eyes and a new perspective to the process, and I know Commissioner Klement and Commissioner-Designate Stevens appreciate the extra time to review the details of the case, as do the consumers who await their decision. In my view, today’s action is good news for Florida consumers.”