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Boyd to Lead PUC, Wergin to Help

By Eric L. Lipman

Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today that he has appointed Dr. David C. Boyd, to lead the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.

Boyd, of Lakeville, is a Professor of Chemistry and, before his appointment to the Commission, chaired the Chemistry Department at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. He succeeds LeRoy Koppendrayer ? who recently retired from the PUC after serving as a Commission Member for a little over ten years, and as its Chairman for roughly half that time.

Filling the vacancy on the Commission left by Koppendrayer?s departure is Betsy Wergin, Minnesota State Senator from District 16. Wergin has served as a legislator since 2003. Previously, she was a Sherburne County Commissioner from 1995 through 2002.

The Governor's announcement is accessible here.

Full post as published by Within the Scope on July 11, 2008 (boomark / email).