Chair designation · Effective

John Reynolds named chair at California Public Utilities Commission

Record date Feb 18, 2026Last verified Feb 18, 2026

Gov. Newsom elevated Commissioner John Reynolds to CPUC President, citing affordability and wildfire spending oversight as top priorities.

Person: John Reynolds
Commission: California Public Utilities Commission

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

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