July 27, 2023
For lobbyists and advocates in Albany, this appointment is a big deal. Blake Washington is a great person. He has been working inside our state government for a long time, and this promotion is well deserved.
We knew that Robert Megna, who came in last year to temporarily take the lead at DoB upon the departure of Robert Mujica last December, was short-lived. We look forward to working with Blake Washington in the days to come and we wish him much success.
For Immediate Release: 7/27/2023 | GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL |
GOVERNOR HOCHUL APPOINTS BLAKE G. WASHINGTON AS BUDGET DIRECTOR
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the appointment of Blake G. Washington as New York State Budget Director. Mr. Washington will begin his tenure this summer.
“During this critical period for our state’s future, I’m looking forward to having Blake Washington on my team as we work to craft another budget that serves the needs of all New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said. “With years of public service and a deep knowledge of the budget process, Blake is the perfect leader to take the helm at the Division of the Budget. I’m grateful to my friend Bob Megna for his extraordinary work and sage advice this year and look forward to seeing his continued leadership at the Rockefeller Institute of Government.”
Blake G. Washington currently serves as Secretary to the New York State Assembly Ways and Means Committee, where he advises the Speaker and Assemblymembers on all budget and fiscal matters. Mr. Washington has worked for the Assembly Ways and Means Committee since 2002, previously serving as Director of Budget Studies, Deputy Director of Budget Studies and as a Legislative Budget Analyst.
Mr. Washington began his career as a Probation Officer with the Sullivan County Probation Department and earned both his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from UAlbany. He lives in the Capital Region with his wife and daughter.
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