Brookhaven approves sweeping staffing changes at organizational meeting
Brookhaven Town Board approves staffing overhaul under Supervisor Romaine. The board unanimously confirmed Lisa Keys as Commissioner of General Services, replacing retiring Marty Haley; appointed Kevin Johnston as Chief of Staff following Emily Pines' retirement; and named James Kevins as Deputy
Town Board · Meeting of January 4, 2021
NY BROOKHAVEN — Brookhaven Town Board approves staffing overhaul under Supervisor Romaine. The board unanimously confirmed Lisa Keys as Commissioner of General Services, replacing retiring Marty Haley; appointed Kevin Johnston as Chief of Staff following Emily Pines' retirement; and named James Kevins as Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety. The board also approved a significant departmental reorganization moving Human Services from Housing and Human Services to General Services, and shifting the Animal Shelter and airport back to Public Safety.
Lucia Elam was confirmed as Minority/Women's Business Enterprise Officer, and Corrinne Graham appointed chairperson of the Black History Commission. A special election will be held March 23 to fill the Council District One vacancy left by Valerie Cartright's resignation following her election to the State Supreme Court.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 404 words
Source: the Town Board meeting of January 4, 2021, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Brookhaven meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Brookhaven who follows town government? Share Townbrief Brookhaven: they can sign up free.