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Jeffrey Goltz
Jeffrey Goltz is a former member of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. He was first named to the commission in 2009 and served as chairman from February 2009 to February 2013.[1] Goltz served until the end of his term in December 2014, when he was replaced by Ann Rendahl.[2]
Biography
An attorney by trade, Goltz practiced law for 34 years before he was named to the WUTC. Thirty of these years were in the Washington Attorney General's Office, under four different attorneys general. He served as deputy attorney general from 2001 to 2009. Before that he headed the AGO’s Utilities and Transportation Division for 11 years, was head of the Ecology Division and an assistant attorney general both in the Ecology and Revenue Divisions.[3]
Education
- J.D., University of Oregon (1974)
- B.A., Macalester College (1971)
Political career
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (2009-2014)
Goltz served as a member of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission from 2009 to 2014. He served as chairman from February 2009 to February 2013.[3]
Deputy Attorney General of Washington (2001-2009)
Goltz was one of four supervising deputy attorneys general from 2001 to 2009.[3]
Appointments
2009
Goltz was named as chair of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission by Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) on February 3, 2009. She stated, “I have no doubt that Jeff has the leadership and strong ethical background that is required to successfully manage this dynamic and complex agency. Jeff brings an incredible passion for public service and constructive approach to any challenge. I look forward to working with him in this important role.”[4]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Jeffrey + Goltz + Washington"
See also
External links
- Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
- About the commissioners
- Goltz' biography
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, "Who We Are," accessed December 28, 2012
- ↑ Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, "Inslee names Ann Rendahl to Utilities and Transportation Commission," December 30, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, "Jeffrey Goltz, Commissioner," accessed March 11, 2013
- ↑ Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, "Gov. Gregoire announces new UTC chairman," February 3, 2009
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