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Ronald Gerwatowksi
Ronald Gerwatowksi is the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commissioner. He assumed office on June 1, 2020. His current term ends on February 28, 2026.
Gerwatowksi was appointed by Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) in June 2020.[1] Gerwatowski replaced Margaret E. “Meg” Curran, whose term expired in February 2019.
Biography
At the time of his appointment as chair of the commission, Gerwatowksi was working as a senior regulatory advisor to the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers. He has also served as Assistant Secretary of Energy in Massachusetts, before moving to Rhode Island. Gerwatowski is a guest lecturer in the Energy Fellows Program at the University of Rhode Island.[1]
Education
- J.D., Boston College Law School (1985)
Political career
Public Utilities Commission (2020–Present)
Gerwatowski was nominated to chair the commission by Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) on January 10, 2020, and confirmed in June 2020.[2][1] Gerwatowski replaced Margaret E. “Meg” Curran as chair of the commission, as Curran's term expired in February 2019, and she was not reappointed.
Appointments
2020
Gerwatowski was nominated to chair the commission by Governor Lincoln Chafee (D) on January 10, 2020.[2]
See also
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Rhode Island Public Utilities Commissioner 2020-Present |
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