Malloy starts his second term of office Jan. 7. Buffkin, who most recently served as a deputy secretary in the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, will start her new position that same day.
“Throughout my first term in office, I have had the opportunity to work alongside Karen developing policy to ensure that state government becomes leaner and more efficient, while ultimately ensuring that it does its best to serve its citizens well,” Malloy said in a press release.
“Her knowledge and experience will serve her very well in the position as our General Counsel, and I look forward to having her with us in this new capacity.”
Since 2011, Buffkin has played a major role in preparing the governor’s budget proposals, implementing and supervising execution of the adopted budget, drafting legislation related to the budget, and reviewing state contracts and regulations.
“I have enjoyed working with Governor Malloy and OPM Secretary Ben Barnes as this administration has reshaped, modernized and addressed the issues facing Connecticut head-on,” Buffkin said in a press release.
“I am honored to continue to serve Governor Malloy and the State of Connecticut.”
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