This is interesting. According to a release from the Governor's office, Deputy Secretary for Public Safety, former GOP senator Michael Balboni, is resigning. Oh, and his last day is a week from today. This all seems rather abrupt.
Governor David A. Paterson today accepted with regret the resignation of Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Michael Balboni. Mr. Balboni's resignation will become effective on February 2, 2009, when he will begin work in the private sector. Governor Paterson announced that Denise E. O'Donnell, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and Assistant Secretary to the Governor for Criminal Justice, will be appointed as Deputy Secretary for Public Safety. Commissioner O'Donnell will retain her post at DCJS.
"Since his time in both the State Legislature and the Governor's office, Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Michael Balboni has provided invaluable leadership and counsel to the Executive Chamber," Governor Paterson said. "His commitment to the security of the people of New York improved our State's emergency preparedness and response, which we will never take for granted. I am grateful to Michael for his service and wish him well with his future endeavors."
"As Commissioner of DCJS, Denise O'Donnell has proven to be a highly effective, energetic and creative administrator," Governor Paterson added. "I have enormous confidence in Denise and I am certain she will continue to serve the citizens of New York State with great distinction."
Didn't see this one coming.
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