Queens BP Richards (D) wins re-election, promotes three staff members
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced a series of staffing changes among his executive team after his re-election to office during Tuesday’s election. His new four-year term begins Jan. 1.
In a news release from Richards’ office, he announced now-former Chief of Staff Michael Mallon was promoted to the role of deputy borough president for external affairs and special initiatives. Tariqua Morrison, who previously served as director of intergovernmental affairs and deputy general counsel, assumed the role of chief of staff and special counsel.
Mallon’s promotion does not impact the status or policy portfolio of Deputy Borough President Ebony Young, the news release noted. Young remains at the agency and will continue her current role.
Additionally, budget analyst Fanny Lin was promoted to interim director of budget. She succeeds former Director of Budget Irak Cehonski, who departed the agency in October to explore other professional opportunities, according to the news release.
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