HARRISBURG — Republican Party of Pennsylvania Communications Director Megan Sweeney released the following statement regarding Governor-elect Tom Wolf’s recent announcements regarding his Cabinet and staff.
“How is recreating Ed Rendell’s Cabinet signifying a ‘fresh start’ for Pennsylvania?” Sweeney asked. “Tom Wolf promised to bring a fresh perspective to Harrisburg, but instead he’s chosen to surround himself with as many former appointees of Ed Rendell as possible.
“Perhaps Tom Wolf forgets how the Rendell administration left Pennsylvania with a $4.2 billion budget deficit and an unemployment rate of more than 8%. Exactly how many former Rendell appointees and Harrisburg insiders does Tom Wolf think it will take to bring a ‘fresh start’ to our Commonwealth?
“Every day, it’s becoming more apparent that Tom Wolf’s administration will continue the failed tax-and-spend policies of former Governor Ed Rendell. If Tom Wolf’s breaking promises before he’s even been sworn into office, how can Pennsylvanians trust him as Governor?”
Former Rendell Appointees Take Over Wolf Administration
Incoming Chief of Staff Katie McGinty served as Governor Rendell’s Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. (“Gov.-Elect Tom Wolf Names Kathleen McGinty Incoming Chief of Staff,” WolfTransitionPA.com, 11/10/2014)
John Hanger, Wolf’s choice as Secretary of Policy and Planning, served as Governor Rendell’s Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. (“Governor-elect Wolf announces key staff,” WolfTransitionPA.com, 12/10/2014)
Pedro Cortes, Wolf’s choice for Secretary of the Commonwealth, also served as Governor Rendell’s Secretary of the Commonwealth. (“Governor-elect Wolf Announces Choices For General Counsel And State,” WolfTransitionPA.com, 1/8/2014)
Russell Redding, Wolf’s choice for Secretary for the Department of Agriculture, also served as Governor Rendell’s Secretary of Agriculture. (“Governor-elect Wolf Announces Secretaries of Budget, Agriculture, and Banking and Securities, WolfTransitionPA.com, 1/13/2014)
Robin Wiessmann, Wolf selection for Secretary of the Department of Banking and Securities, was appointed as Treasurer by Governor Ed Rendell. (“Governor-elect Wolf Announces Secretaries of Budget, Agriculture, and Banking and Securities, WolfTransitionPA.com, 1/13/2014)
Eileen McNulty, Wolf’s choice for Secretary of Revenue, previously served as the Executive Deputy Secretary of Revenue under Governor Ed Rendell. (“Governor-elect Wolf Announces Cabinet Selections,” WolfTransitionPA.com, 1/5/2014)
Curt Topper, Wolf’s choice for Secretary of the Department of General Services, previously served as a Deputy Secretary at DGS under Governor Ed Rendell. (“Governor-elect Wolf Announces Choices For Corrections, General Services, And Insurance,” WolfTransitionPA.com, 1/12/15)
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