John Tuma

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John Tuma
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
Tenure
2015 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
10
Predecessor: David Boyd (Nonpartisan)
Prior offices:
Minnesota House of Representatives
Years in office: 1995 - 2002
Compensation
Base salary
$140,000
Elections and appointments
Appointed
February 2, 2015
Education
Bachelor's
Mankato State University
Law
University of Minnesota
Personal
Profession
Attorney

John Tuma is a member of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Tuma assumed office on February 2, 2015. Tuma's current term ends on January 4, 2027.

He has served on the commission since his appointment by Gov. Mark Dayton (D) on February 2, 2015.[1] He was reappointed to a second term on March 25, 2021. His current term will expire on January 4, 2027.[2]

Biography

Education

  • B.A. in political science, Mankato State University
  • J.D., University of Minnesota[3]

Career

Tuma has a Northfield-based law practice specializing in workers' compensation, criminal and real estate law. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1995 to 2002. Tuma worked as a government relations associate with Conservation Minnesota prior to his appointment to the commission.[1]

Political career

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (2015-present)

Tuma joined the commission following his appointment by Gov. Mark Dayton (D) on February 2, 2015. He replaced David Boyd, who served on the commission from 2007 to 2014.[1]

Appointments

2015

Tuma was first appointed to the commission on February 2, 2015, by Gov. Mark Dayton (D).[1]

Personal

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Tuma and his wife, Wendy, have two children and reside in Northfield, Minnesota.[1]


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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
David Boyd
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
2015-Present
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
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Minnesota House of Representatives
1995-2002
Succeeded by
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