Horgan lines up leadership team

Premier-designate John Horgan has named several of the people who will be leading his staff team.

Outgoing Chief of Staff and BC NDP Campaign Director Bob Dewar will be staying on as Special Advisor to the Premier.

Former BCIT President and Central 1 Credit Union CEO Don Wright will serve as Deputy Minister of Executive Council, Cabinet Secretary, and Head of the Public Service and three-term Vancouver City Councillor Geoff Meggs will serve as Chief of Staff to the Premier. Wright is resigning as CEO from Central 1 effective July 7. Meggs is said to have resigned from his position on Vancouver City Council already.

“John is getting to work for British Columbians by quickly putting together a capable leadership team,” said Carole James, Victoria-Beacon Hill MLA and spokesperson for the transition, in a statement released today. “He’s already working hard to deliver on the commitments he made to British Columbians, and the skill and experience brought by Don and Geoff to these important positions will help make that change a reality.”

James says that the diverse backgrounds brought by Wright and Meggs indicate a commitment to putting together an experienced team with a range of perspectives and skills.

“For too long, B.C.’s government has worked only for the wealthy and well-connected while leaving everyone else behind. By bringing in experienced leaders from both the public and private sectors, John is putting together a team with the diverse skills and backgrounds needed to make life better for regular British Columbians.”