BISMARCK, N.D. –- Randy Christmann, today, announced that he would be seeking re-election to the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC). He has served as a PSC Commissioner since 2012 and is currently its Chair.

“I have been honored to represent the people of North Dakota as their Public Service Commissioner,” said Christmann. “I am proud of our record of success.  During my time as Commissioner, North Dakotans have enjoyed some of the best utility rates in the nation. Our mine and wind farm reclamation programs are a model for the rest of the nation. And our state has seen billions of dollars in new energy infrastructure sited and approved by the commission in accordance with state law.”

“The trust the voters have placed in me to serve the public interest is truly an honor,” he continued. According to Christmann, “serving the public interest” is defined by ensuring that property owners are treated with respect and dignity, that consumers get reliable and affordable utility service, that our state’s safety programs are well-executed and truly protect people, that our state’s commercial measuring devices are accurate, that mine and wind farm land is reclaimed in a manner that restores productivity and beauty, that our state’s natural resources are developed responsibly and in balance with North Dakota’s economic needs and with America’s security interests, and that we conduct the business of the PSC in accordance with the law and the constitution.

In conclusion, Christmann said, “It is vitally important that the Commission retain a balanced approach to regulation of the industries we oversee. We can and we will protect consumers, protect the public interest, and protect the environment, all while responsibly developing North Dakota’s God-given resources for the benefit of our citizens.”

Prior to the PSC, Christmann served in the North Dakota Senate representing District 33 for 18 years, including 12 years as Assistant Majority Leader. He and his wife, Bethanie, own a cattle ranch west of Hazen, ND. Christmann is a veteran of the N.D. National Guard and a graduate of NDSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He is the Vice-president of the N.D. Lignite Research Council.  He is also a member of Peace Lutheran Church at Hazen, the N.D. Stockmen’s Association, the N.D. Farm Bureau, the National Rifle Association and a former Director and President of the N.D. Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives.