Pawlenty finance chief stepping down
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Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Tom Hanson is leaving state government at the end of the month to work for a Minneapolis law firm.
A news release from Gov. Tim Pawlenty's office today said Hanson is taking a position in the legislative and regulatory practice of Winthrop & Weinstine. His last day at MMB is Dec. 1. Pawlenty offered words of praise for Hanson.
"Tom has been instrumental in leading our efforts to develop, enact and implement balanced budgets during some of the most difficult economic times in our state's history," Pawlenty said. "He is a trusted advisor and friend with the talent to manage both policy and people to success."
Hanson was appointed Commissioner of Finance (now MMB) in 2006. He previously served as Pawlenty's deputy chief of staff and director of legislative and cabinet affairs.
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