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WMSC welcomes two new staff; one to provide legal and government relations support

Washington Metrorail Safety Commission · July 24, 2026
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The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission announced two new staff members in June; a new hire with electric utilities experience will provide legal support and work on government relations under General Counsel Kathy Sobol.

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission said it welcomed two new staff members in June, noting that new team members bring fresh perspectives and experience to strengthen WMSC oversight responsibilities. An agency official said the hires will add capacity to the commission's work.

A new staff member described prior work "in a lot of electric utilities and power, generation, distribution, and transmission" and said they will provide legal support and coordinate with General Counsel Kathy Sobol while doing government relations work for the commission. The update did not provide personal names for the hires beyond the sworn‑in commissioner or a detailed hiring timeline.