Executive Councilor Ray Burton of Bath says he tried unsuccessfully to keep Meredith Hatfield as the state’s consumer advocate on public utility matters because she has been “independent minded” and helped consumers.
But last week the Republican controlled Executive Council voted 3 – 2 against re-appointing Hatfield who represents consumer interests before the Public Utilities Commission.
Burton and Councilor Dan St. Hillaire of Concord were on the losing end ofew today Burton said he found Hatfield was always ready to help North Country consumers and small businesses resolve their problems.
