Will Roth Be New Corporation Commissioner?
Governor Brad Henry will announce at 2 p.m. his choice to replace Republican Corporation Commissioner Denise Bode and insiders claimed early this afternoon the governor will name Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth.
Roth, who is openly gay, won election in 2002 and easily won reelection in 2006; he reportedly sought the Corporation Commission post. Insiders say he contacted the governor's office to express his interest and then met with Republican Commissioner Bob Anthony to discuss the duties of commissioners. Roth was the attorney for County Commissioner District One from 1995 to 1998. He also served as Chief Deputy County Clerk and Staff Attorney from 1999 to 2002.
Also said to be in the running for the Corporation Commission post were Oklahoma City Councilman Pete White and Pete Regan, who lost his race for lieutenant governor to Jari Askins last year.
Roth, who is openly gay, won election in 2002 and easily won reelection in 2006; he reportedly sought the Corporation Commission post. Insiders say he contacted the governor's office to express his interest and then met with Republican Commissioner Bob Anthony to discuss the duties of commissioners. Roth was the attorney for County Commissioner District One from 1995 to 1998. He also served as Chief Deputy County Clerk and Staff Attorney from 1999 to 2002.
Also said to be in the running for the Corporation Commission post were Oklahoma City Councilman Pete White and Pete Regan, who lost his race for lieutenant governor to Jari Askins last year.
Labels: Brad Henry, Corporation Commission, Jim Roth
posted by Mike McCarville @ 1:33 PM
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