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Ted J. Thomas
Ted J. Thomas was a member of the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Thomas assumed office in 2015. Thomas left office on October 1, 2022.
Thomas was first appointed to a six-year term on the commission by Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) in January 2015.[1][2] He was reappointed to another six-year term in 2021.[3] Thomas also served as chair of the commission.[1] He resigned on October 1, 2022.[4]
Biography
Education
- B.A. in political science, University of Arkansas (1986)
- J.D., University of Arkansas (1988)[1]
Career
Thomas worked as a chief deputy prosecuting attorney for the state's 20th Judicial District prior to his appointment. He previously served as an administrative law judge for the commission. Thomas also worked as the budget director for former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R).[1]
Political career
Arkansas Public Service Commission (2015-2022)
Thomas served as the commission chair from January 2015 to October 2022. He was appointed by Gov. Hutchinson. He replaced Olan Reeves, who served on the commission from 2009 to 2015.[1] Thomas resigned on October 1, 2022.[4]
Appointments
2015
Thomas was appointed to a six-year term on the commission in January 2015.[1]
Recent news
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See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Arkansas Public Service Commission, "Ted J. Thomas, Arkansas Public Service Commission, Biographical Information," accessed August 25, 2015
- ↑ Arkansas Public Service Commission, "Commission History," accessed August 25, 2015
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email correspondence with Ted J. Thomas," March 25, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 TB&P, "PSC Chairman Ted Thomas to resign Oct. 1," September 13, 2022
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