Background
Swisher, Joseph Perry was born on September 21, 1923 in Bruneau, Idaho, United States. Son of James Joyce and Mary Louise (Blakeslee) Swisher.
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Joseph Perry Swisher, American Utilities executive. Named Statesman of Year Idaho State University Polysci. Fraternity, 1985. Member Idaho House of Representatives, 1951-1957, 75-76; member Idaho Senate, 1963-1967; city councilman City of Pocatello, 1969-1973. Member National Association Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (member Executive Committee since 1983).
Education
Bachelor in Government, Idaho State University, 1968.
Career
News bureau manager, Salt Lake Tribune, Pocatello, Idaho., 1943-1952; editor, public, The Intermountain, Pocatello, Idaho., 1953-1967; special assistant to president, Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1969-1976; night managing editor, Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune, 1977-1979; commissioner, president, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Boise, since 1979.
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Membership
Member Idaho House of Representatives, 1951-1957, 75-76. Member Idaho Senate, 1963-1967. City councilman City of Pocatello, 1969-1973.
Member National Association Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (member Executive Committee since 1983).
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Married Nicky Nichols, May 7, 1948. Children: Lawrence A., Eric N.
