Malia Cohen Appoints Judy Lloyd to FPPC Commission
State Controller Malia M. Cohen has selected longtime public servant Judy B. Lloyd to join the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in People
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State Controller Malia M. Cohen has officially appointed Judy B. Lloyd as the newest member of the California Fair Political Practices Commission. The agency is tasked with the administration and enforcement of the state's Political Reform Act.
Why it matters
The Fair Political Practices Commission plays a central role in maintaining transparency and ethical standards in California governance. Appointees to the body are responsible for ensuring compliance with the Political Reform Act across the state.
The California Fair Political Practices Commission consists of five total members tasked with oversight. This appointment fills a seat within the regulatory body responsible for enforcing the California Political Reform Act.
The players
Malia M. Cohen
Malia M. Cohen serves as the State Controller of California and holds the authority to appoint members to the commission.
Judy B. Lloyd
Judy B. Lloyd is the founder and CEO of Altamont Communications Strategies who has served in various public sector roles since 1983.
Bob Dole
Bob Dole was a former U.S. Senate Majority Leader who employed Judy B. Lloyd as a special assistant during his tenure.
Steve Glazer
Steve Glazer is a California State Senator who utilized Judy B. Lloyd as a senior district representative between 2015 and 2020.
The details
Judy B. Lloyd, the founder and CEO of Altamont Communications Strategies, brings decades of public service experience to the role. Her career includes past positions as a special assistant to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole and service as a presidential appointee at two federal departments.
Timeline
Judy B. Lloyd began her public service career in 1983.
Governor Schwarzenegger appointed Lloyd as an alternate member of the California Coastal Commission in 2005.
Lloyd served as a senior district representative from 2015 to 2020.
Lloyd served as the President and CEO of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce from 2020 to 2024.
The FPPC announced the appointment of Judy B. Lloyd on October 23, 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment aligns with the state's structural commitment to regulatory oversight mandated by the California Political Reform Act. This ensures the commission maintains its operational capacity to monitor political activity across California.
The commission serves as the primary watchdog for state ethics and political compliance. Residents can expect the agency to continue its oversight duties regarding campaign finance and lobbyist regulations in the state.
The takeaway
Maintaining independent oversight remains a critical component of California governance and political integrity. Citizens can track commission rulings and enforcement actions through the official state portal to remain informed on political transparency efforts.
Further reading
Learn more about local government leadership changes in the California People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Edhat Santa Barbara.
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