Laurel Johnston
Laurel Johnston was the nonpartisan director of finance, also known as the treasurer, in Hawaii from February to December 2018.[1] Johnston served as acting director following the retirement of former officeholder Wesley Machida and was appointed permanent director by Gov. David Ige (D) on February 6, 2018.[2] She stepped down in December 2018.[3]
Biography
Johnston previously served as the deputy director of the state Department of Budget and Finance. She also worked as Gov. Ige's chief of staff.[2]
Education
- B.S. in criminology, Florida State University
- M.S. in public administration, Florida State University
Political career
Hawaii Director of Finance (2018)
Johnston was named acting director of the Department of Budget and Finance after the retirement of former officeholder Wesley Machida. She was appointed director on February 6, 2018.[2] She stepped down in December 2018.[3]
Appointments
2018
Johnston was appointed to the statewide office of treasurer on February 6, 2018.[2]
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, "Contact department of budget & finance," accessed April 9, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Pacific Business News, "Ige appoints former deputy chief of staff to head Hawaii's budget and finance department," February 6, 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Honolulu Civil Beat, "If You Thought Legislature Would Bury The Hatchet With Ige, Think Again," January 3, 2019
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Hawaii Director of Finance February-December 2018 |
Succeeded by Roderick Becker |
