Corbett's Top Aide Is Leaving Job

Gov. Tom Corbett has confirmed that he's replacing chief of staff William Ward

Gov. Tom Corbett has confirmed that he's replacing chief of staff William Ward.
 
Corbett announced Thursday that he's nominating his longtime friend to fill a vacant seat on the Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Corbett said he has named Stephen Aichele (AY-chuhl), previously his top legal adviser, to take over as chief of staff.
 
A spokesman for the Republican governor says this isn't a move to respond to persistent criticism by some Republican legislators about his prowess at politics and persuasion. The governor says serving as a judge was a long-time dream for the 60-year-old Ward and that he's happy to help his old friend make it come true.
 
Ward's nomination will require confirmation by the state Senate.



 

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