DeWine picks Columbus lawyer as new PUCO chairman, drawing praise and criticism

Gov. Mike DeWine has picked a Columbus attorney with a long history in the state’s energy business to lead the the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

DeWine announced on Monday that Samuel Randazzo will be chairman of the five-member commission, replacing Asim Haque as chairman, who announced Monday he was stepping down March 1 to serve in a role with Philadelphia-based PJM Interconnection.

In a statement, DeWine praised Randazzo’s knowledge of the industry. As a partner at McNees Wallace…

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