Shake-up at Mayor Johnson's office: Top two aides leaving

[Mike0476]

Chief of Staff Kunal Merchant and Special Assistant R.E. Graswich are leaving to focus on the mayor's "Plan B" for an arena.

Merchant will serve as Think Big's executive director, replacing outgoing director Chris Lehane. Graswich will be the task force's director of public affairs.

http://blogs.sacbee.com/city-beat/2...or-johnsons-office-top-two-aides-leaving.html

 

[kennadog]

Well, it's a clear signal KJ is moving forward. Good for him.

 

[BMiller52]

Why is LeHane leaving? He was awesome to have on there. Too expensive?

 

[kennadog]

Why is LeHane leaving? He was awesome to have on there. Too expensive?

I'm sure it takes a lot of time. I really like Lehane, too. I couldn't imagine that he won't still be involved with Think Big.