The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY (December 2, 2010) – Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, C – Forestburgh) announced today that she was named to be on the transition team for Healthcare. Lieutenant Governor-Elect Bob Duffy is serving as Chair of the Cuomo-Duffy transition.

“I was honored to be asked by Governor-Elect Cuomo and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Duffy to be a part of this prestigious team,” said Gunther. “I look forward to working closely with the new Governor and support his efforts to get New York back on the right path.”

The Transition Team is appointed to ensure the best and brightest talent is attracted to the Cuomo Administration. The sub-committees of the Transition Team are Environment, Health & Education, Human Services & Housing, Public Safety, Transportation & Infrastructure and Economic Development & Labor.

“Governor-Elect Cuomo met with my conference earlier this week to discuss his plans for the coming year,” Gunther said. “He spoke passionately about his agenda for reform and his intentions to make make New York State #1 when it comes to being a business-friendly state. He spoke about his push for a real property tax and ethics reform, which I support. I am excited about working with the new Governor for all the people of New York State.”