Mayor Eric Papenfuse and a comprehensive plan for Harrisburg.

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As released by the Governor's Press Office.

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today sent 17 executive nominations to the Pennsylvania State Senate for consideration. Of the 17 nominations, 12 are being submitted following the governor’s recall of 25 nominations earlier this year and 5 nominations are to fill vacant seats. Following is a statement from Governor Wolf:

“Today, I presented 17 executive nominations to the State Senate for consideration and I look forward to the quick advancement of these qualified candidates.

“Earlier this year, I recalled 25 executive nominations after the previous governor made the nominations on his way out the door.

“Senator Corman and I worked together on a compromise to ensure that we advanced highly qualified candidates to fill these positions. After conversations with Senator Corman, we agreed that 13 nominations recommended by the Senate would proceed and I would submit 12 nominations of my choosing.

“This was a fair process, and I appreciate Senator Corman’s willingness to work together to achieve a compromise.”

BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Cythina Shapira Pittsburgh

BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Donald Mayer Chambersburg

BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Leslie Anne Miller Bryn Mawr

BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Dr. Audrey Bronson Philadelphia

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Kevin Washo Philadelphia

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TEMPLE UNIVERSITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Ronald Donatucci Philadelphia

COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Larry Maggi Washington

COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Sarah Cassin Camp Hill

COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION James Davis Brownsville

PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE Leo Dunn Harrisburg

PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE The Honorable Lydia Kirkland Philadelphia

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION Joan Stern Philadelphia

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION Janet L. Yeomans Philadelphia

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith York

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Jean Jones Meadville

STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE John Mitchell Newtown Square

STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE Sherri Luchs Harrisburg

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Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today appointed Gladys M. Brown as chair of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). Brown served as a PUC commissioner prior to her appointment as chair. She replaces Robert F. Powelson of Chester County, who will remain as commissioner.

“I am pleased to appoint Gladys Brown to serve as chair of the Public Utility Commission,” said Governor Wolf. “I look forward to working with Gladys to ensure there is a stable balance between consumers and utilities, as well as utilizing PUC to advance the development of Pennsylvania’s infrastructure to support the natural gas industry.

“I also believe we have a real opportunity to reposition the commonwealth as a leader in developing renewable energy and energy efficiencies,” continued Governor Wolf. “Gladys shares my vision and has the experience to help advance policies to achieve this. I also want to thank Robert Powelson for his service as chair and I will work closely with him in his role as commissioner.”

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

Biography:

Gladys Brown has served as commissioner on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission since 2013. Her current term expires in 2018. Prior to serving on PUC, Gladys served as an aide and counsel to the Pennsylvania State Senate for nearly 23 years. She is a member of the Dauphin County Bar Association, the James S. Bowman Inns of Court, and the Keystone Bar Association. She is also an active member at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Harrisburg and a member in Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Gladys is also member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, currently serving on the House of Delegates for the organization, and she recently joined the Board of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Gladys is a native of Middletown and she currently resides in Harrisburg. She earned her bachelors and juris doctorate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh.