J. Dennis O'Brien
| J. Dennis O'Brien | ||
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| Minnesota Public Utilities Commission | ||
| Former Officeholder | ||
| Tenure | ||
| February 7, 2008 - January 6, 2014 | ||
| Party | Nonpartisan[1] | |
| Report an officeholder change | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88,448 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | February 7, 2008 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota | |
| Master's | University of Minnesota School of Law | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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J. Dennis O'Brien was on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.[2] O'Brien was appointed Commissioner by Gov. Tim Pawlenty on February 7, 2008.[2][3] His term expired on January 6, 2014.[4]
Biography
O’Brien joined the Pawlenty administration in January 2007 as Executive Director of the Governor’s Health Cabinet.[2] He also served as Director of Strategic Planning.
Prior to his appointment, Dennis was a partner in the Littler Mendelson Law Firm.[2] O'Brien began his legal career as a Special Assistant District Attorney General representing the State Department of Education and other State Education agencies.
He was a partner in the firm of LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O’Brien and Drawz from 1969-1989 and was a partner at the Rider, Bennett Firm from 1989-2004.[2] O’Brien was a registered lobbyist from 1969 through 1983 sessions of the Minnesota Legislature, principally working in the areas of school finance.[2]
He is an adjunct member of the University of Minnesota College of Education and has also been a frequent lecturer at CLE seminars on labor relations matters, discrimination, and school law.[2]
Education
- University of Minnesota., B.A.
- University of Minnesota School of Law, J.D.[2]
Political career
Public Utilities Commission (2008-2014)
O'Brien served as Commissioner from February 7, 2008 to January 6, 2014.[2][4]
Appointments
2008
O'Brien was appointed to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission by Gov. Tim Pawlenty on February 7, 2008.[2][5]
Recent news
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See also
- Public Service Commissioner
- Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
- Governor of Minnesota
- Minnesota Secretary of State
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ At times, a party affiliation is not provided for an appointed state executive official. In those cases, Ballotpedia makes its determination based on the official's available personal political history in addition to the partisan affiliation of the appointing body. To report feedback about this designation, email us.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, "About Us" accessed October 20, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota State Senate, "J. Dennis O'Brien" accessed October 20, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Public Utilities Commission State of Minnesota: "Commissioners," accessed January 6, 2013
- ↑ Minnesota State Senate, "J. Dennis O'Brien" accessed October 20, 2012
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Minnesota Public Service Commission 2008-present |
Succeeded by Dan Lipschultz |
