Published December 22, 2008
Arnold-Williams steps down after all
Looks like the Secretary of Social and Health Services Robin Arnold-Williams is leaving. Her departure had been rumored for some time, but she had been uncommitted. Today she sent out notice she has decided to go.
Today is bittersweet for me as I announce that I will be stepping down as DSHS Secretary at the first of the year. I have truly enjoyed my time as Secretary and leave the position as humbled as I was when I took the position in 2005 by the opportunity to serve Govovernor Chris Gregoire, my leadership team, each of you, and most importantly, those we serve.
Effective January 5th, I will step into a new role as Director of Governor Gregoires Executive Policy Office. I am honored to be asked to continue to serve Governor Gregoire as she charts the path to a stronger Washington in these difficult times.
Yes, exactly. She's moving across Capitol Way to Gregoire's policy shop, taking a position now filled by Laurie Dolan. Where is Dolan going? Who will be the new secretary? I bet we can answer one of those questions today.UPDATE: Dolan is retiring. In a farewell message, she said she wanted to spend more time with family in the face of her illness, multiple myeloma, a kind of cancer.UPDATE 2: And yes, that's DSHS secretary we're talking about, not the secretary of state. Fixed a strange error, thanks to a careful reader.
Effective January 5th, I will step into a new role as Director of Governor Gregoires Executive Policy Office. I am honored to be asked to continue to serve Governor Gregoire as she charts the path to a stronger Washington in these difficult times.