Two more members of the Indiana Natural Resources Commission have resigned, continuing a shakeup on the panel that historically worked in coordination with the Department of Natural Resources on policy.
“Unfortunately, I no longer believe that public input plays the significant role it once did in the Commission’s work,” wrote 20-year member Phil French in a letter to Gov. Mike Braun. “Because of that, I believe it is the appropriate time for me to step aside and allow someone whose views are more aligned with the current direction of the Commission to serve.”
Jane Ann Stautz, NRC vice chair, also resigned. She didn’t indicate a reason for leaving in her letter but championed public participation and transparency in government…