Public Participation

The Commission conducted a PPH in Bellflower on October 17, 2000. Approximately 100 Peerless customers attended this hearing. Numerous customers made statements, the majority opposing the merger. However, several customers spoke in favor of it. Subsequently, Peerless customers wrote over 200 letters to the Commission opposing the merger. The City of Lakewood sent a petition to the Commission signed by 445 Lakewood residents opposing the merger.