Argenziano: 'I fight with the bad guys'

Jamie -And here are some more, so far Ive heard nothing but babble from you- read on and educate yourself. I know your his brother, but stop putting your own beliefs down as fact and news. Quoted text as follows-
Should the Legislature repeal the bill that allows companies like Progress Energy to charge customers ahead of time for nuclear power plants that are not yet built?
Nancy Argenziano: Clearly and of course, although I was one of the 39 Senators, and 119 House Reps who voted for the big energy bill,(its was to be a renewable energy bill) UNAWARE as the AARP, Consumer Action Network, SACE, and others, that this Provision was SLIPPED in QUIETLY . I am probably one of the most knowledgeable people of how this Travesty was Perpetrated. While on the PSC, I was the only commissioner to vote NO on the pre-recovery nuclear costs .
Jimmie T. Smith: We must continue to move forward in our energy security and nuclear energy is one of the many ways to do exactly this. However, we must always work to keep costs down on consumers and make sure that the cost of living does not increase on Floridians.

Jimmie T. Smith: I am active in our community in numerous civic clubs including the Agricultural Alliance of Citrus County, the Citrus County Community Coalition , the Citrus and Hernando County Republican Executive Committees, Filter Youth Alternatives and Sertoma . I love nothing more than to be involved in my community and working to make a difference.
Highlights of past civic involvement/accomplishment

Nancy Argenziano: I believe that my past service as a Representative and Senator, and Commissioner on the PSC, reflect credible accomplishments, including bills enacted into law, or bills which I actively worked against, and dissents filed in the rear guard action against corporate ownership of Florida. I have organized many groups as the Director of the Withlacoochee River Initiative, President of the DeRosa Civic Association (responsible for sending hundreds of water Jugs to the House Select Commiteee on Water Policy to hold legislative meeting in Citrus county), The Task Force Chair of the DEP Northern section of Withlacoochee River, The “Water Lady” who spoke to many groups all over the state to join them together to fight the water transport issue. Boys and Girls Clubs, Citrus County Council, Save Our Waters, as well as others. The day I organized 11 busloads of people to go to Tallahassee to push for “DeSal Now” desalination, they passed the bills to include Desal. Front page Tampa Trib,

Jimmie T. Smith: I was proud to be the past commander of the Nature Coast Young Marines, past Secretary of the Inverness Kiwanis and past president of the Citrus County Young Republicans.
Previous public offices sought or held

Nancy Argenziano: Florida House of Representatives, District 43, 1996-2002; Florida Senate, District 3, 2002-2007; Florida Public Service Commission, 2007-2010.

Jimmie T. Smith: None
How much funding have you raised for your campaign?
Nancy Argenziano: $20,868.00
Jimmie T. Smith: $180,000
Who are your top three contributors?

Nancy Argenziano: The $500 limitation on contributions per cycle put more than three individuals or entities in the amount category. In the “top” category, as a personal measure, it would be the three people who contributed the least in amount, but probably the most in percentage of disposable income.

Please note that your query avoids inquiry into the effects of ECOs, CCEs, or other third and allegedly third party entities.

Without asking about the ECO, CCE's or other third party entities, you are not going to get the real top contributors.

Jimmie T. Smith: The Republican Party of Florida, variety of businesses and business groups, local citizens.
What is an example of how you led a team or group toward achieving an important goal?

Nancy Argenziano: This is somewhat in the procedural weeds, but when the tort reform gang hooked an amendment to the nursing home bill in 1999, it took a hugely bipartisan and anti-leadership effort to recall the amendment and defeat it by a 2/3rds vote. That may have been the last time when “doing the right thing” trumped self aggrandizement, sell out, and pandering to leadership. I am proud to have led that effort.
Fighting the council of 100's water marketing. Cheifland meeting, over 2500 people came to say "NO WAY". Gathering the forces.

Jimmie T. Smith: Helped Develop the first standalone U. S Army Air Assault School in the Republic of Korea...end quote... any questions?

this was in response to
Argenziano: Lessons in hypocrisy and grandstanding

jamie-Jimmie T. Smith would like you to believe that Nancy Argenziano supported the nuclear pre-construction recovery costs. She was the lone NO vote on the PSC, As well as voting No on the unjustified rate increases for the electric companies-Commissioner Nancy Argenziano, who has long been thought to be one of the panel’s most pro-consumer members,was the lone No Vote.
By KEITH LAING
The News Service of Florida
Published: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 8:40 p.m.
TALLAHASSEE - Despite concerns that federal regulators may later invalidate plans for the state’s two largest power companies to build new nuclear plants, the Florida Public Service Commission ruled Friday to let them pass the cost onto consumers.
On separate 3-to-1 votes, the PSC approved Florida Power & Light’s proposal to collect $62.7 million and will let Progress Energy tack $206.9 million onto bills beginning in January. The increase will be less than a $1 a month for most FPL customers and an average of $5.60 a month for Progress Energy customers.

The rate increases will help FPL pay for a new nuclear generator at its Turkey Point facility and Progress fund its proposed new plant in Levy County.

Opponents in the consumer advocacy lobby argued that the companies could produce electricity more cheaply from other sources. Opposition also came from environmentalists, who said that customers should pay for renewable energy sources like wind and solar, not just sources that do not produce emissions, like nuclear.

But the PSC said Friday that the Legislature has shown it wants more nuclear technology in Florida.

“The governor and the Legislature signed off on this and said this is what we ought to do,” PSC Chairman Matthew Carter said before the vote. “I think it’s a good law. Do I think it’s perfect? No, but we shouldn’t be buying gas from people that want to kill us.”

The lone no vote against both recovery plans was Commissioner Nancy Argenziano, who has long been thought to be one of the panel’s most pro-consumer members.Utility regulators sign off on $62.7 million for FPL nuke costs.... another article to look at Jamie

Friday, October 16th, 2009 by Dara Kam
The Public Service Commission just agreed by a 3-1 vote to let customers pick up the tab for $62.7 million of Florida Power & Light’s construction costs for new nuclear power plants.

Commissioner Nancy Argenziano casting the sole vote against the increase.

FPL customers will pay $0.67 for 1,000 kilowatt hours for the nuclear cost charges next year as a result of today’s vote.

The Juno Beach-based utility is also asking for a $1.3 billion base rate hike, but when the panel votes on that issue remains unclear.

Gov. Charlie Crist asked the PSC to wait until next year when his two new appointees to the regulatory agency come on board to vote on the FPL base rate hike and another $500 million base rate increase sought by Progress Energy Florida.

Argenziano, appointed by Crist in 2007, is likely to become chairwoman of the panel next year.

Even if FPL’s base rate increase is approved, customers’ bills will go down by at least $9 because of a drop in fuel charge