Earlier, Public Eye told you a number of ministerial aides would be taking up residence in the West Annex. And now we have two names to report: former energy and mines ministerial assistant Jeff Hanman and former education ministerial assistant Tera Nelson. Mr. Hanman and Ms. Nelson will be reporting to Jay Schlosar, who will be balancing the title of sexiest man at the legislature with increased issues management responsibilities. Meanwhile, his boss, deputy chief of staff Tom Syer, will be adding policy development duties to his workload.
Permanent link
Interesting. Tom Syer is "Director of Issues Management," a communications/politics job. He will now be given policy responsibilities. This is similar to what happened after the American Presidential election, when Karl Rove was also given policy responsibilities in addition to his political responsibilities. The reaction can be seen here:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9308-2005Feb8.html
"Empowering Rove in this way shows that Bush cares more about political positioning than honest policy discussions." - DNC Chairman Terence R. McAuliffe
At the Rockpile
Broken News
Creatures of Government
Fighting Words
From the Gallery
Letter from the Editor
Loose Lips
Off the Hill
Public Eye Radio
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
June 2005
February 2005
January 2005
December 2004
November 2004
October 2004
September 2004
August 2004
July 2004
June 2004
May 2004
Copyright © 2004-2006 Public Eye Mediaworks. Reproductions of any portion of this Website are permitted only with the expressed permission of Public Eye Mediaworks. Public Eye is graciously hosted by TransitionalMedia. Content management services courtesy of Ian King. Layout and graphics courtesy of Art Department Design, Victoria, BC.
This site is powered by Movable Type.