GOVERNOR–ELECT MARTIN O’MALLEY

ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF THE O’MALLEY/BROWN TRANSITION STEERING COMMITTEE

Michael R. Enright to Serve as Chief of Staff

 

BALTIMORE, MD (November 16, 2006) – Governor-Elect Martin O’Malley today joined Lieutenant Governor-Elect Anthony Brown and Transition Committee Executive Director Ralph Tyler to announce the members of the O’Malley/Brown Transition Steering Committee.  The members of the committee will help oversee the transition process and ensure that a professional and competent state government is put in place to guide Maryland over the next four years.

 

“The O’Malley/Brown Transition Steering Committee is comprised of some of the brightest civic, community, and business leaders from across Maryland,” said Governor-Elect Martin O’Malley.  “With their vast expertise in a wide array of state issues, the committee will help us find the most capable, competent professionals from every single corner of the State.  I am also honored that Michael Enright has agreed to be my Chief of Staff.  Over the years, Michael has always been a force for progress and has helped us tackle some of our toughest challenges.”

 

The O’Malley/Brown Transition Steering Committee is comprised of a diverse group of leaders from across Maryland and includes members such as Kweisi Mfume, former NAACP President and CEO; Gustavo Torres, Executive Director, Casa de Maryland, Inc; T. Eloise Foster, former Secretary of the Maryland State Department of Budget and Management; and Karen White, National Political Director, Emily’s List.

 

“Governor-Elect O’Malley and I are committed to finding people who exhibit a passion for public service,” said Lieutenant Governor-Elect Anthony Brown.  “The O’Malley/Brown Transition Steering Committee will help us find those leaders who will provide the foundation of our efforts to get Maryland back on track.  The O’Malley/Brown Administration will reflect the diversity of our great State, both ethnically and geographically.  We will ensure that those whom we choose to serve are truly representative of Maryland’s hard-working population.”