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BPU commissioner announces departure after two years; colleagues offer tributes
Summary
Commissioner (named in transcript as Commissioner Abdu) announced July 16 that this was their last board meeting and will depart in two weeks; colleagues praised the commissioner’s service and thanked family and staff.
A Board of Public Utilities commissioner announced on July 16 that they will step down in two weeks, and colleagues offered tributes and thanks.
The commissioner, identified in the transcript as Commissioner Abdu, said they have four young children and need to “tend to my family,” and that July 16 was their last board meeting. “Today was actually my last board meeting and my last day on the board will be in 2 weeks,” the commissioner said, thanking Governor Murphy for nominations, board colleagues and staff for support during their tenure.
Multiple commissioners responded with personal remarks praising the departing commissioner’s thoughtfulness, professionalism and friendship. One commissioner said the departure was “a gloomy day” for the board and commended the commissioner’s contributions. The president and other commissioners recounted working relationships and expressed appreciation.
The board moved to adjourn following the tributes.
