Braun fills utility regulator seat 3 days after firing; Indy councilor to serve

Indianapolis City-County Councilor Joshua Bain will become the next member of the powerful Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 551

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday named his next pick for Indiana’s Utility Regulatory Commission, shortly after a nominating panel released a trio of finalists and three days after he fired former Commissioner Andy Zay.

Indianapolis City-County Councilor Joshua Bain, who has represented the southwest corner of Marion County since 2020, will fill the vacant seat. His appointment is effective immediately. A caucus will be held to fill his seat.

“I have been clear (that) …

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