Deputy Governor Stuart Brunson Announces Plans to Leave Bredesen Administration
Monday, January 05, 2009 | 05:12am
NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that Stuart Brunson, who has served as Deputy Governor since December 2006, will leave his administration later this month. Brunson has been a long-time advisor to Bredesen, serving as campaign manager for Bredesen’s election in 2002 and for his re-election in 2006, in which the governor won all of Tennessee’s 95 counties.
Brunson’s last full day will be Friday, January 9, though he will remain available to assist with the transition to his successor. The Governor has not named a replacement.
Statement from Stuart Brunson:
“I am grateful to Governor Bredesen for the opportunity to have served on his team and serve the people of Tennessee. I appreciate the opportunity to have worked alongside a very talented team of commissioners, staff and countless other employees who work hard every day to ensure state government is meeting the needs of its citizens.
“I will spend the coming weeks determining what path I’ll take forward as I transition from this role, and will remain committed to supporting Governor Bredesen as he continues the progress we’ve made under his leadership.”
Statement from Governor Phil Bredesen:
“I have valued Stuart’s counsel and his friendship over the years, and appreciate his service to our state. Stuart has been instrumental in our efforts to improve the way we fund K-12 education and to implement new accountability measures and raise standards in our schools. He has also been especially helpful in our efforts to recruit businesses and expand jobs during the past two years.
“I thank Stuart for his steady hand in managing my administration during his time with state government and I wish him continued success as moves to the next phase of his career.”