The seven-member commission studies and advises the City Council on cable television franchises and all utility issues related to city-owned utilities (electric, water, sewer, and solid waste). Issues include planning, rates, public information, complaints about rates or operations, and activities of utility joint powers agencies.

The Public Utilities Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 311 Vernon Street.


Current Members Term End
Edward Bielski 6/30/2025*
John DeLacy 6/30/2027
Richard DeMarchi 6/30/2025*
James Knox (Chair)
6/30/2025*
Einar Maisch 6/30/2024*
Ellen Springer 6/30/2027*
Elaine Webb (Vice Chair)   6/30/2027

*Eligible to re-apply when current term ends

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 Liaisons
Richard Plecker
Environmental Utilities Director
-or- 
Dan Beans
Electric Utility Director
 Secretaries
Pam Walsh
(916) 746-1719
and
Cara Moore
(916) 774-5636


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