Appointment · Announced

Christine Harada appointed at California Public Utilities Commission

Gov. Newsom appointed Christine Harada as CPUC Commissioner; she previously served as Undersecretary of the California Government Operations Agency and as a senior advisor in the Biden OMB.

Record date: February 18, 2026
Last verified: July 13, 2026
Person: Christine Harada
Commission: California Public Utilities Commission

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Record date: February 18, 2026
Last verified: July 13, 2026

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