Governor Mills Swears in William Harwood As Public Advocate

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Governor Janet Mills today swore in William Harwood as Public Advocate for the State of Maine. Harwood, one of Maine's most experienced energy and utility attorneys, was unanimously confirmed for the position by the Maine State Senate today. The Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology had also unanimously voted on January 11, 2022 to recommend his confirmation.

"When it comes to utilities in Maine, few people are more experienced or knowledgeable than Bill -- and no one is better positioned than him to stand up for Maine people and hold our utilities accountable to them," said Governor Janet Mills. "I look forward to working with Bill and drawing upon his deep expertise to advance our efforts to hold utilities accountable and deliver reliable service for Maine people."

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