College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs at Boise State President Bob Kustra Comments on Blagojevic Fallout
The Illinois press has been busy gathering input on the fallout of the Rod Blagojevich impeachment, including from our own Dr. Bob Kustra:
The Illinois chief executive wields vast power to appoint and remove government workers, including the heads of most state agencies and boards as well as his staff and inner circle.
“Staff are very personal assignments,” former Illinois Lt. Gov. Bob Kustra said. “A governor needs people he can trust.”
Kustra, now president of Boise State University in Idaho, said a new governor is expected to bring in new staff and directors – and the departing governor to exit with most of his.
Read the full article with Dr. Kustra’s quote on the Medill Reports blog from Northwestern University.
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