Henry Names Roth To Corporation Commission

Governor Brad Henry today appointed two-term Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth to the Corporation Commission.

Roth succeeds Republican Denise Bode, who is resigning the seat for a job in the private sector effective May 31st.

Henry called the 38-year-old Roth an ideal choice to serve on the commission, which regulates oil and gas drilling, utilities and telecommunications in Oklahoma. “Jim Roth has the intellect, the integrity and the dedication to public service needed to be an outstanding Corporation Commissioner,” Henry said. “Not only does he exemplify the highest ethical standards, but he is a consensus-builder who recognizes the importance of bipartisanship and working together. I am confident that Jim’s fair-mindedness, honesty and attention to detail will make him an excellent addition to the commission.”

Roth was first elected county commissioner in 2002 and won reelection in 2006 with more than 63 percent of the vote. Prior to his term in office, he served eight years as a chief deputy and attorney to the Oklahoma County Clerk and a previous administration for District One of the county commission.

Roth said he is honored by the appointment. “I am thankful to Governor Henry for this opportunity to serve the people of Oklahoma, and I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead on the Corporation Commission,” he said. “I pledge to approach my work as a commissioner with balance and careful consideration. The duties of the Corporation Commission have a far-reaching impact on both businesses and consumers, and that calls for complete fairness and working to build a consensus.”

A native of Prairie Village, Kansas, Roth received his B.A. degree at Kansas State University in 1991. Three years later, he earned a law degree at Oklahoma City University School of Law.

Photo courtesy Oklahoma Democratic Party blog

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