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- Governor Rick Perry of Texas named Brandy Marty to a spot on the Texas Public Utility Commission on Wednesday.
- Marty, who is Perry's former chief of staff, will become the third member of the commission. The third seat was left vacant in March by Rolando Pablos, a proponent of renewable energy, six months before his term ended.
- The decision comes as Texas faces the problem of power scarcity, with PUC Chairwoman Donna Nelson and Commissioner Ken Anderson undecided on how to best tackle the issue. Commenting on Marty's appointment, Anderson said, "I think she comes to the commission with an open mind on all these issues.”
From the article:
Marty, who has worked in the governor's office since 2007, was named Perry's chief of staff in March. Previously, she was deputy chief of staff and director of the budget, planning and policy division.
"Brandy is a passionate public servant with a deep knowledge of state government and the issues critical to Texas' continued success," Gov. Perry said in a statement. "Her experience and skills will be a major asset to the PUC as they continue their important work for our state."