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Michael Junk
Michael Junk is a Republican political advisor in the state of Oklahoma. He served as the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Kevin Stitt (R) from February 2019 through July 2020.[1][2] Junk resigned from his chief of staff position effective July 31, 2020.[2]
Education
Junk obtained a B.A. in political science and public administration from the University of Oklahoma.[3]
Career
Prior to becoming Gov. Stitt's chief of staff, Junk was the deputy mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He assumed this position in 2016.[4]
Junk worked as a staffer to U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma from 2007 to 2012. He worked as a field representative and as a state policy director for U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe from 2012 to 2016.[3][5]
Kevin Stitt chief of staff
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On November 27, 2018, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) announced Junk as his chief of staff.[5] Junk resigned as chief of staff on July 31, 2020, to be closer to his family's residence in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[6]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2019, Ballotpedia identified Michael Junk 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):[7]
- 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."[7]
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Footnotes
- ↑ Tulsa World, "Kevin Stitt is adding to his team. Meet the governor's staff," February 15, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Oklahoman, "Stitt's chief of staff announces resignation," July 24, 2020
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Oklahoman, "Stitt taps politicos for top staff positions," November 27, 2018
- ↑ Tulsa World, "People to Watch: As chief of staff, Michael Junk's political career is on the rise," January 5, 2019
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kevin Stitt 2018 campaign website, "Governor-elect Kevin Stitt announces chief of staff, secretary of state," November 27, 2018
- ↑ Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, "Governor Stitt announces chief of staff transition," July 23, 2020
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 National Governors Association, "The Many Roles of the Governor’s Chief of Staff," accessed April 20, 2021
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