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David Oppenheim
David Oppenheim (Democratic Party) is the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Colorado. He assumed office on September 13, 2024.
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2024, Ballotpedia identified David Oppenheim as a gubernatorial chief of staff. A chief of staff is the lead staff member of an administration and is responsible for implementing the governor's agenda.
The role is both a managerial and advisory position, although specific duties vary by each administration. The chief of staff typically has the following responsibilities, according to the National Governors Association (NGA):[1]
- Control access to the governor and manage the governor's calendar;
- Monitor the flow of information to the governor on policy issues;
- Oversee gubernatorial Cabinet and staff; and
- Manage and communicate the governor's policy agenda to the state legislature and the public.
In terms of policymaking, the NGA notes that a chief of staff is responsible for bringing policy and communications together: "The chief is responsible for overseeing the development of the governor’s policy agenda. The policy director or advisor is typically responsible for shaping the general concepts and specific details of the agenda with input from the communications director, policy staff, and cabinet members. The chief often must take charge and bring the pieces together coherently."[1]
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| Preceded by Alec Garnett (D) |
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Colorado 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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