Gov. Inslee Fills Key Energy and Natural Resource Positions With A Mix of Insiders and Experienced Government Hands
With this week's announcement that David W. Danner has been appointed the new Chairman of the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission ("UTC"), Washington Governor Jay Inslee has completed the slate of key positions influencing energy and natural resources policy in the state. The key appointments are a mixture of long-time Inslee confidants and individuals with long experience in state government.
Mr. Danner is typical of Inslee appointees who have worked for many years in Washington state government. Mr. Danner has served since 2005 as the Executive Director of the UTC. Prior to that, he served as Gov. Gary Locke's policy advisor on energy and environmental issues, and served on the State's Pollution Control Hearings Board and Shoreline Hearings Board. Mr. Danner will fill the seat recently vacated by Commissioner Patrick Oshie. He will replace Jeff Goltz as UTC Chair, although Commissioner Goltz will continue to serve on the UTC along with Commissioner Phil Jones.
Other key appointments include:
