Auditors Criticize Governor for Vacancies.

The Auditors of Public Accounts have reviewed the Offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Among their finding is that “[a]s of July 3, 2019, there were 270 gubernatorial-appointed vacancies on various boards, commissions, councils and other appointed bodies.”

The report points out that this is 17% of the governor’s appointments. That many vacancies can hinder the operation of boards and commissions. Here’s a suggestion. Many public-spirited citizens will be leaving local public office in the aftermath of Tuesday’s local elections. Some chose not to run again, others were defeated. They make for a pool of people with all a wide range of interests, backgrounds and qualifications. Many of them now have some extra time to devote to other pursuits.