Deal Transition Team Full of Lobbyists, Business Leaders
(AJC) — As Republican Nathan Deal prepares to take office as Georgia’s next governor he’s relying on a transition team stacked with current and former lobbyists, business leaders and others who could have a financial stake in the decisions of his administration. The 26-member team will help Deal navigate the next two months before his inauguration Jan. 10. The team will help craft a road map for the incoming administration, working on a legislative agenda and helping set state budget priorities. They also have the governor-elect’s ear as he hires top aides and agency heads who will ultimately implement his policies.
