July 8, 2005: Headlines: COS - Jamaica: State Government: US Fed News: Jamaica RPCV Mary Byrnes appointed to Wyoming Public Service Commission
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July 8, 2005: Headlines: COS - Jamaica: State Government: US Fed News: Jamaica RPCV Mary Byrnes appointed to Wyoming Public Service Commission
Jamaica RPCV Mary Byrnes appointed to Wyoming Public Service Commission
"Mary Byrnes brings great analytical skills to the role of the Public Service Commission," Freudenthal said. "Public utility regulation is a complex area, but one which I am sure she will grasp very quickly given her background over the years in analyzing and understanding the implications of data and policy."
Jamaica RPCV Mary Byrnes appointed to Wyoming Public Service Commission
Gov. Freudenthal Announces Appointment of Newest Commissioner of Wyoming Public Service Commission
US Fed News
July 8, 2005
Gov. Dave Freudenthal, D-Wyo., issued the following news release:
Longtime state employee Mary Byrnes is set to join the Wyoming Public Service Commission as its newest commissioner.
Gov. Dave Freudenthal appointed Byrnes, 48, to replace Commissioner Rob Hurless, who has recently joined the governor's staff as his energy and telecommunications advisor. Her appointment is subject to Wyoming Senate confirmation.
"I am very honored to be nominated to serve the people of Wyoming in this critical area," said Byrnes, a Democrat.
Since 1996, Byrnes has worked for the Wyoming Legislative Service Office as a budget and fiscal analyst, focusing on school finance. Before joining the LSO she was an independent consultant on economic research and policy. She did work for such diverse interests as the Wyoming Department of Family Services, the Wyoming Association of Municipalities and the Wyoming Children's Action Alliance.
For seven years prior to becoming an independent consultant, Byrnes worked for the state Division of Economic Analysis. From 1991-92, she served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Jamaica, working on small enterprise development and assisting in an orphanage.
"Mary Byrnes brings great analytical skills to the role of the Public Service Commission," Freudenthal said. "Public utility regulation is a complex area, but one which I am sure she will grasp very quickly given her background over the years in analyzing and understanding the implications of data and policy."
Byrnes earned both her bachelor and master degrees in agricultural economics from the University of Wyoming, in 1979 and 1985 respectively.
"I will use my background in economics and policy analysis to fairly balance the interests of the utility industries and the people of Wyoming, and I hope to use the position to help encourage the development of efficient and innovative ways to meet future needs," Byrnes said. "This is a very bittersweet day for me, as taking on this new challenge means leaving the Legislative Service Office, which I do with great heartfelt appreciation to my coworkers and the legislators for a remarkable experience."
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