La Tasha Buckner
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2019 - Present
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La Tasha Buckner is a Democratic political advisor in the state of Kentucky. As of April 2021, Buckner was the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Andy Beshear (D).
Career
Early education and career
Buckner earned a bachelor's degree and a J.D. from the University of Kentucky. Prior to becoming Beshear's gubernatorial chief of staff, Buckner worked in the office of the Kentucky Attorney General. She served as an assistant commonwealth's attorney, as deputy assistant director for the Office of Legal Services at the Public Protection Cabinet, and as general counsel to the Departments of Charitable Gaming and Alcoholic Beverage Control.[1]
During Beshear's tenure as attorney general, Buckner served as assistant deputy attorney general for the Civil Division. Before Beshear announced Buckner would serve as his chief of staff, he appointed her as general counsel to the governor.[1]
Andy Beshear chief of staff
On December 9, 2019, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced Buckner as his chief of staff.[2]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2019, Ballotpedia identified La Tasha Buckner 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):[3]
- 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."[3]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 WBKO, "Glasgow native to serve as general counsel of the Office of the Governor," November 21, 2019
- ↑ Kentucky Chamber Bottom Line, "Beshear announces additional key appointments," December 9, 2019
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 National Governors Association, "The Many Roles of the Governor’s Chief of Staff," accessed April 20, 2021
