Douglas LP Chairman Enters PSC Race: Incumbent Viewed as “Vulnerable”

“Pick Cherry for PSC… The Consumers’ Candidate”

Kevin Cherry – Libertarian Candidate for Public Service Commissioner

District 5 – Statewide Race – www.cherryforpsc.com

info@cherryforpsc.com P.O. Box 582 Austell, Georgia 30168

For Immediate Release:

Contact: Kevin Cherry 770.380.6682

Political Director, James Bell 770.944.0873

Libertarian Enters PSC Race: Incumbent Viewed as “Vulnerable”

Douglasville, Georgia – March 1, 2006: Libertarian Party Candidate Kevin Cherry is pleased to announce his intentions to run for Public Service Commissioner (PSC) District 5 against Republican incumbent Stan Wise. Cherry will be seeking party nomination at the Libertarian State Convention April 22.

Cherry, 45, from Douglasville, GA, made the decision to run in January after Wise became chairman of the PSC. Cherry is concerned that decisions made by Stan Wise are being influenced by money he receives from utility company executives and lobbyists and that consumers will pay the price.

“The PSC needs another consumer advocate”, said Cherry. “Utility companies have lawyers, lobbyist, and unlimited funds to look after their interests. It’s time the people have someone to represent them”, he continued. “I’m not anti-utility; I understand that in a regulated market, investors expect to make a reasonable profit. As 5^th District Commissioner I will move the PSC in a new direction which will protect the citizens of Georgia from powerful utility companies”.

Kevin Cherry is an advocate of a free market economy. He believes free market competition will keep prices low and affordable to the consumer. “It’s tempting to advocate government price controls when prices soar, but in the long run, it’s competition that keeps fees low”, said Cherry. “I support less government regulations.”

Cherry’s campaign will focus on several issues:

Consumer Advocacy: “I will do my best to provide consumers with affordable energy and telecommunications services. I pledge to never accept campaign money from lobbyists and company executives being regulated by the PSC. Taking this money, in my mind, represents a conflict of interest and I will not play that anti-consumer game. I support a strong consumer advocacy staff to look after the consumer’s best interest. I will hold public meetings throughout my district and Georgia to allow more public input into PSC policies. All stakeholders should be considered fairly when making decisions.”

Free Market: “A more open and competitive market will ensure utility costs are affordable. I will support policies that promote a smooth transition to a more free market. A free market will eliminate the need to over regulate utilities and give service providers a competitive playing field.”

Alternative Energy: “In a competitive market, alternative energy sources and technology will provide consumers with clean, safe and renewable choices. Future demands on energy will require innovative alternatives. I will promote tax incentives for investors to research and develop these alternatives and for consumers to use them. Renewable bio-mass, solar, and wind power should be considered.”

Kevin Cherry will kick off his campaign with a “Meet and Greet” Saturday March 18 at Piccadilly’s Restaurant, 536 Cobb Parkway SE 30060. Meet & Greet from 4:00-5:00pm Dinner at 5:00pm. For more information contact: Cherry for PSC, Political Director, James Bell 404-452-4668.