Baltimore, MD, July 28, 2026 —

Governor Wes Moore has made several significant appointments and reappointments impacting key state entities and the judiciary. The announcements include the continuation of two members on a critical education accountability board and the filling of a new communications role at the Public Service Commission, alongside judicial appointments in two counties.

Reappointed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Accountability and Implementation Board are Isiah “Ike” Leggett and Robin Werner. This board oversees the implementation and accountability of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a landmark education reform initiative.

In a separate personnel move, Tony Ruffin has been named the new communications director for the Maryland Public Service Commission. Ruffin brings extensive experience from his tenure at Pepco.

Furthermore, Governor Moore announced the appointment of six new judges to district courts. These appointments will serve in Prince George’s County and Washington County. Specific details regarding the judges appointed to each county were not provided.

The reappointments to the Accountability and Implementation Board signal a continuation of existing leadership for the state’s education reform efforts. The role of the communications director at the Public Service Commission is crucial for public outreach and information dissemination regarding utility regulation and policy. The newly appointed district court judges will play a vital role in the administration of justice within their respective jurisdictions.


Story summarized from the original created by William J. Ford, Christine Condon on marylandmatters.org, see more information here.

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