REGULATORY · CA · 2002-2014
Michael R. Peevey
Public Utilities Commission Chair · Democrat · California
NOTABLE
On the record
Resigned amid SF gas explosion+ex parte scandal; FBI raided home 2015
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Michael R. Peevey served as Public Utilities Commission Chair of California from 2002–2014 (12 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Loretta Lynch; succeeded by Michael Picker. Departure context: Resigned amid SF gas explosion+ex parte scandal; FBI raided home 2015. Same-year political environment (2002): Governor Gray Davis; Attorney General Bill Lockyer; Secretary of State Bill Jones.
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Others who held this office in California
- Alice Reynolds (2022-present)
- Marybel Batjer (2019-2021)
- Michael Picker (2014-2018)
- Loretta Lynch (2000-2002)
- Richard Bilas (1998-1999)
- P. Gregory Conlon (1996-1998)
- Daniel Wm. Fessler (1991-1996)