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Dianne Solomon
Dianne Solomon was a member of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Solomon assumed office on June 27, 2013. Solomon left office on June 27, 2023.
Biography
Prior to joining the board of public utilities, Solomon served as a commissioner with the South Jersey Transportation Authority, which she was appointed to by Gov. Chris Christie (R) in 2010.[1] She served on Christie's transition team after he was elected in 2009. Solomon's husband, Lee Solomon, was appointed by Christie to the Public Utilities Board as well.[2]
In addition to her work in the public sector, Solomon is an official with the United States Tennis Association, serving as Middle States New Jersey District Chair. She has also been an account administrator and executive director of the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation.[3]
Education
Solomon earned a degree in political science from Rider University. She also attended the Philadelphia Institute for Paralegal Studies, concentrating on litigation.[1]
Political career
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (2013-2023)
Solomon was appointed to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in June 2013. She served as president from January 14, 2014 to October 6, 2014.[1]
Solomon left office on June 27, 2023, following the conclusion of her term. She was not re-appointed to a new term by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D). Solomon was replaced by Marian Abdou. [4]
South Jersey Transportation Authority (2010-2013)
Solomon served as a commissioner on the South Jersey Transportation Authority from 2010-2013.[1]
Appointments
2014
Solomon was appointed President of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities by Gov. Chris Christie (R) on January 14, 2014. She served as president until October 6, 2014.[1]
2013
Solomon was appointed to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities by Gov. Chris Christie (R) on April 17, 2013.[2]
2010
Solomon was appointed to the South Jersey Transportation Authority on September 13, 2010, by Gov. Christie (R).[1]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedbio - ↑ 2.0 2.1 NJ.com, "Gov. Christie's nominee for BPU commissioner is wife of its former president," April 17, 2013
- ↑ NJ.com, "N.J. Senate confirms Dianne Solomon as BPU commissioner," June 27, 2013
- ↑ ‘’New Jersey Globe, "Murphy names two new BPU picks to replace Gordon and Solomon," March 6, 2023
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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities 2013-2023 |
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