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Lisa Kaufmann
| Lisa Kaufmann | |
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| Organization: | Jared Polis gubernatorial administration |
| Role: | Chief of staff |
| Affiliation: | Democrat |
Lisa Kaufmann is a Democratic political advisor in the state of Colorado. Kaufmann was the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Jared Polis (D). Kaufmann began serving as the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Jared Polis (D) when he assumed office on January 8, 2019.[1] In August 2020, Kaufmann went on maternity leave and was temporarily replaced by interim chief of staff Rick Palacio.[2] She returned from leave on November 1, 2020.
Career
Prior to becoming Polis' chief of staff, Kaufmann worked as chairwoman of Polis’ gubernatorial campaign. She also worked as Polis’ chief of staff from 2014 to 2017. Kaufmann began working with Polis during his first campaign for Congress in 2008.[1]
Kaufmann also co-founded New Era Colorado, "a nonprofit dedicated to engaging, educating, and training a new generation of active citizens and young leaders in Colorado," according to a press release from Polis' office.[1]
Kaufmann also worked as senior advisor to Congressman-Elect Joe Neguse, and held positions at NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado and Hilltop Public Solutions.[1]
Jared Polis chief of staff
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On November 9, 2018, Gov. Jared Polis (D) selected Kaufmann as his chief of staff.[1] On August 1, 2020, Kaufmann was temporarily replaced by Rick Palacio while on maternity leave. She returned from leave in November 2020.[3]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2019, Ballotpedia identified Lisa Kaufmann 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):[4]
- 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."[4]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The Denver Post, "Polis’ first hire is one of his longtime staffers. What about the rest?" accessed July 14, 2021 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ "Colorado.gov," "Gov. Polis Announces Interim Chief of Staff," July 16, 2020
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 National Governors Association, "The Many Roles of the Governor’s Chief of Staff," accessed April 20, 2021
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