Citing the approval of escalating electric rates that are a direct threat to the financial health of residents, two Ocean County Board of Commissioners are demanding swift action against the N.J. Board of Public Utilities. Their call-to-action comes weeks after Congressman Jeff Van Drew called for the resignation of board members for the same reason.

“These utility rate hikes are unsustainable, unjustified, and downright predatory,” Commissioner Robert Arace said.