Mignon Clyburn, appointed by former President Barack Obama in 2009 to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, announced her resignation at an FCC meeting Tuesday.
While at the agency, Clyburn was part of the group that approved the net neutrality rules in 2015 and was a vocal opponent of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s efforts to repeal them in December.
On Twitter, Pai wished Clyburn well in her retirement.
“Congratulations to @MClyburnFCC on your distinguished tenure at the @FCC, including serving as 1st woman to lead the agency!” Pai wrote. “You leave behind a rich legacy and many friends. Godspeed and thank you for your public service.”
Congratulations to @MClyburnFCC on your distinguished tenure at the @FCC, including serving as 1st woman to lead the agency! You leave behind a rich legacy and many friends. Godspeed and thank you for your public service.
— Ajit Pai (@AjitPaiFCC) April 17, 2018
