Doug Rubin stepping down as Gov’s chief of staff; Arthur Bernard taking over

david   |   Thu, Jul 2, 2009 9:43 AM EST

This just in (email, no link):

Governor Deval L. Patrick announced today that Arthur Bernard — currently a Senior Advisor to the Governor — has been appointed Chief of Staff in the Governor’s office.  Bernard will replace Doug Rubin who is leaving state government to join the Governor’s re-election campaign.

“Arthur has become one of my closest and most trusted advisors since joining the team last year,” said Governor Patrick.  ”His experience, judgment and level-headedness have been enormous assets to me already and make him perfectly suited to help lead our ambitious agenda.”

Note that Rubin is not heading back to the private sector just yet; instead, he is shifting over to the Gov’s political operation in preparation for 2010.  

Here’s hoping both that Rubin continues his engagement here on BMG, and that Mr. Bernard will do so as well.  Congrats to both.

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  1. Will miss him...

    It was great when he would visit here and interact with us, makes such a difference.

    liveandletlive   @   Tue 4 Dec 7:00 PM

  2. B+

    Besides the Marian Walsh imbroglio - a job well done.

    cater68   @   Tue 4 Dec 7:00 PM

  3. Wishing him good luck,

    I've always liked Rubin and thought he did a pretty good job -- at a very hard one. Let's hope Arthur Bernard is every bit as responsive to this community, and does just as well as CoS.

    ryepower12   @   Tue 4 Dec 7:00 PM

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