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Charlie DeWitt
Charlie DeWitt Jr. is a former Democratic member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, representing District 4. He was appointed to the commission by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) to complete the unexpired term of former Commissioner Clyde Holloway (R), who passed away in October 2016.[1] DeWitt did not seek election to a full term in 2016.[1]
Biography
Charles began his career in public service on the Rapides Parish Police Jury. He was then elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives and served from 1980-2008. He served as Speaker of the House from 2000-2004. DeWitt retired after being term limited.[2]
Political career
Louisiana Public Service Commission (2016-2017)
DeWitt was appointed to the Louisiana Public Service Commission on October 21, 2016, by Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards to fill a vacancy left by former Commissioner Clyde Holloway (R), who passed away on October 16, 2016. Dewitt did not seek election to a full term in 2016. He was succeeded by Mike Francis (R), who took office on January 3, 2017.[1][2][3]
Louisiana House of Representatives (1980-2008)
DeWitt served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1980-2008, including four years as Speaker of the House. He represented the 25th district until he was term limited.[2]
Elections
2016
DeWitt did not run for re-election in 2016.[1]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Times Picayune, "Former Louisiana House Speaker Charlie DeWitt fills in on Public Service Commission," accessed October 28, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 West Central's Best, "Edwards appoints former House Speaker Charlie DeWitt to Public Service Commission," accessed October 28, 2016
- ↑ VermilionToday.com, "Francis takes oath," January 6, 2017
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Louisiana Public Service Commission District 4 2016–2017 |
Succeeded by Mike Francis (R) |
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