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# Newsom Appoints John Reynolds to Head California PUC
- URL: https://broadbandbreakfast.com/newsom-appoints-john-reynolds-to-head-california-puc/
- Published: 2026-02-19T22:47:59.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-19T21:54:23.000Z
- Description: Christine Harada also joins as newest commissioner, while current CPUC President Alice Reynolds steps down.
- Author: Kelcie Lee
- Tags: California, CPUC, Alice Reynolds, John Reynolds, Christine Harada, Gavin Newsom, Permitting Council, California Government Operations Agency, #with-siderail

Feb. 19, 2026 – California Gov. **Gavin Newsom** announced [**John Reynolds** as the new president](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/02/18/governor-newsom-names-new-california-public-utilities-commission-president-to-launch-new-phase-in-effort-to-protect-consumers-from-escalating-utility-costs/?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com) of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Wednesday. 

Current CPUC President[ **Alice Reynolds** will be stepping down from the commission](https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/news-and-updates/all-news/cpuc-bids-farewell-to-president-alice-reynolds-as-she-joins-caiso-board?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com) by the end of February, and transitioning into her newly appointed position by Newsom to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Board of Governors.

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of California as the President of the Public Utilities Commission,” Alice Reynolds said. “As I transition to my new role, I remain proud of what we have accomplished and confident that the CPUC will continue its important work with unwavering dedication to public service.”

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John Reynolds was first appointed to the CPUC in 2021 by Newsom, and has worked as a policy advisor in the energy, transportation, telecommunications and water industries at the commission. 

In addition to his appointment, Newsom also announced the CPUC’s newest commissioner, **Christine Harada**. Harada formerly worked as executive director of the Permitting Council as a Biden appointee from 2021-23, and as the undersecretary of the California Government Operations Agency since 2025\.