Credit: PA Internet News Service
Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov.-Elect Austin Davis’ transition into the state’s highest executive office pushed forward Wednesday.
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Shapiro and Davis, both Democrats, came together with Gov. Tom Wolf to announce the transition had begun at the Capitol.
Shapiro announced campaign staffers Akbar Hossain will serve as the executive director of the transition, Amanda Warren will serve as the executive director of the January 17, 2023 inauguration, and Manuel Bonder will serve as director of communications for the transition and inauguration.
The transition team plans to announce a leadership board next week and then will be creating several advisory committees. A board to plan the inauguration will also be set up.
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Wolf vowed the transition between the two Democratic administrations will be smooth.
“I have every confidence that they’re gonna make the right decisions,” the outgoing two-term governor said.
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The transition created a website to allow people to learn more about the incoming governor and lieutenant governor and apply for positions inside the administration.
“We are going to assemble a talented, hard working, capable administration – one that looks like Pennsylvania and is ready to go to work on day one. For anyone who is willing to take off the red jersey or the blue jersey, and put on the Pennsylvania jersey, I invite you to join our team,” Shapiro said.
Davis, who will be the executive branch’s first black second in command, said the administration will represent the entire state and be “ready to get to work on day one.”
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Shapiro said he will stay in the attorney general role until he becomes governor. He will then be able to appoint the next attorney general, will have to be approved by the Republican-controlled state Senate.
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