Appointment · Effective

Jon Itomura appointed at Hawaii Public Utilities Commission

Gov. Josh Green appointed longtime consumer advocate Jon Itomura as PUC Chair, succeeding Leo Asuncion who stepped down in November 2025.

Record date: January 14, 2026
Last verified: January 14, 2026
Person: Jon Itomura
Commission: Hawaii Public Utilities Commission

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Record date: January 14, 2026
Last verified: January 14, 2026

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