Editor’s note: Candidates were invited to submit their answers to 30 words or less. Questions have been shortened for space after the first series.District 1
Alan Reed, Republican
Q: Are you in favour of competition in the electricity industry as soon as possible and for all customers?
A: Sure.
Q: How is a utility “stranded costs”, the programme of services allowed to recover?
A: I do not know, research and hearings are completed.
Q: Could you accelerate competition in local telecommunications level of communication for the strengthening of alternative operators on the USA-West? If yes, how would you do?
A: Yes and electrical Similarly the benefits of competition are in place.
Q: What are the other VR China responsibilities require immediate attention electrical and telephone alongside questions?
A: The improvements insurance service by the effective implementation of the claim that all motorists have auto insurance, by improving information on the performance of health insurance and HMO providers.
Q: What would be your first priority if elected?
A: A strong code of conduct for commissioners and staff, establishing an effective and professional management within the Commission and the acceleration of the process, in order to enhance competition in telecommunications, electricity and communication industry.
Janice Paster, Democrat
Q: Electrical competition soon?
A: I support the change in the order New Mexico electrical industry, which is compatible with the national market and offer customers the lowest electric fair prices. The VR China is driving.
Q: Costs?
A: Depends, but only prudent investment. “Gestrandete cost of capital should be clearly defined and documented in the historical context. The best interests of the client, both long-and short-term, we must weigh.
Q: Telephone increased competition?
A: The ongoing negotiations May solution to the problem. If this is not the case, VR China, the USA should west of tax aspiring competitors to determine whether it is justified or simply to avoid competition.
Q: Are there other priorities?
A lot. Auto Insurance Rates; HMO practices, including the payment of suppliers, insurance fraud, insurance; ambulance provider payment in Bernalillo County, the billing practices of natural gas, some Workers’ Compensation; addressing the problems of consumers.
Q: Your priority?
A: I’ll fight for the best offer for consumers and improving the business climate. The VR China priority is to maintain and quickly to market changes and technology. I will always interest VR China deliberations.
Herb Hughes, Republican
Q: Electrical competition soon?
A: Yes. I wish that there will soon be implemented with the transition to competition as stipulated in reasonably ensure a level playing field and lead to lower rates for both businesses and customers rate payers.
Q: Costs?
A: Little more than those already given. Paying the subsidy rate of “stranded costs” to a minimum to ensure that the lower part of private individuals and real price competition will take place.
Q: Telephone increased competition?
A: Yes. I would be an immediate transition plan by the pilot (s) required: reasonable costs minimum access special charges, invoices easily readable with full disclosure, strong systems of protection against fraud and ongoing evaluation.
Q: Are there other priorities?
A: The new Consumer division’s Rapid Reaction Mechanism to complaints from consumers and businesses need to seek immediate implementation. In addition, need immediate attention are as follows: Health Care HMO, medical care, transportation and regional drivers uninsured.