Tom Pugh (Minnesota politician)
| Tom Pugh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission | |
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In office August 31, 2004 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Tim Pawlenty |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 39A district | |
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In office January 3, 1989 – August 31, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Bert McKasy |
| Succeeded by | Rick Hansen |
| Minnesota House Minority Leader | |
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In office January 5, 1999 – January 6, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Sviggum |
| Succeeded by | Matt Entenza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1949 |
| Political party | DFL |
| Spouse(s) | Susan |
| Residence | South St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Alma mater |
Dartmouth College University of Minnesota Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Thomas W. Pugh (born August 1949) is a Minnesota politician, a former member of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, and a former minority leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Early life
Pugh received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, graduating cum laude. He went on to receive his juris doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School. After graduating, he went into private practice with the South St. Paul law firm of Thuet, Pugh, Rogosheske, and Atkins.[1]
Career
A Democrat, Pugh was first elected to the House in 1989, representing the South St. Paul area of Dakota County. After the DFL Party lost its legislative majority in the 1998 election, he was elected by his caucus to serve as Minority Leader, a position he held until 2003.[1]
In August 2004, Pugh was appointed to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission by Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty. He was reappointed to the commission in January 2005. His term expired in January 2011.[2][3]
References
- 1 2 Tom Pugh at Minnesota Legislators Past and Present
- ↑ Minnesota PUC: Commissioners
- ↑ Maricella Miranda (December 28, 2010). "South St. Paul's Tom Pugh prepares to become 1st Judicial District judge". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Archived from the original on December 12, 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Steve Sviggum |
Minnesota House Minority Leader 1999 – 2003 |
Succeeded by Matt Entenza |
| Preceded by Bert McKasy |
Minnesota State Representative for District 39A 1989 – 2004 |
Succeeded by Rick Hansen |
Minnesota House Minority Leaders | ||
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