“I am honored by this appointment and will begin reviewing Hamby v. Parnell as well as the National Guard investigation as soon as that information is made available to my office,” Richards said in a statement. His appointment must be approved by lawmakers.
Richards said he also looked “forward to utilizing my experience in finance, natural resource development and taxation to support Gov. Walker as the state gets to work on these and many other important issues.”
Richards, a Fairbanks native who has a private practice, replaces Michael Geraghty as attorney general.
“I have worked alongside Craig Richards for more than a decade. I trust his judgment and admire his ability to quickly and thoroughly analyze complex legal issues. He will be a strong addition to my administration,” Walker said.
In a statement, Walker also announced he was retaining Gary Folger as the commissioner for the Department of Public Safety.
Walker said former University of Alaska Fairbanks vice chancellor Pat Pitney will be his budget director. She replaces Karen Rehfeld, who retired last Friday after 35 years with the state.
He said Guy Bell will be retained as director of administrative services for the governor’s office.
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