Sam Randazzo
On the record
Resigned Nov 2020 amid HB6 nuclear-bailout bribery probe; pleaded guilty 2024 to bribery+conspiracy; died by suicide April 2024
SEVERITY · SUICIDE · CRIMES · bribery
Background
Sam Randazzo (Republican) was Ohio's Public Utilities Commission (PUCO) Chair 2019–2020 (1 year). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Asim Z. Haque; succeeded by Jenifer French. Press-relevant: Resigned Nov 2020 amid HB6 nuclear-bailout bribery probe; pleaded guilty 2024 to bribery+conspiracy; died by suicide April 2024. Same-year political environment (2019): Governor Mike DeWine; Attorney General Dave Yost; Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
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Others who held this office in Ohio
- Jenifer French (2021-present)
- Asim Z. Haque (2016-2018)
- Andre T. Porter (2014-2016)
- Thomas W. Johnson (2014-2014)
- Todd A. Snitchler (2011-2014)
- Alan R. Schriber (1999-2010)
- Jolynn Barry Butler (1995-1999)
- Craig Glazer (1991-1995)