Hickenlooper names Christine Scanlan as Director of Legislative Affairs

Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper announced today Rep. Christine Scanlan will join his senior leadership team as Director of Legislative Affairs and Strategic Initiatives. Scanlan will lead the administration’s legislative strategy and help oversee statewide initiatives on issues such as economic development, education reform, I-70 transportation and forest health.

Scanlan’s appointment will bolster Gov.-elect Hickenlooper’s legislative team, which includes R.D. Sewald, who will serve as Scanlan’s deputy, and Alan Salazar, who will coordinate and oversee policy, communications, scheduling and legislative operations in the Governor’s Office.

“It is extremely difficult leaving a job I love representing people who I deeply respect,” Scanlan said. “But I plan to continue serving the hardworking people of my district while working for a Governor dedicated to turning Colorado around and positioning the state for great things in the future. It is an honor to join this administration.”

Scanlan was appointed in January 2008 as State Representative for House District 56, representing more than 75,000 Coloradans from Eagle, Lake and Summit counties. She was elected Nov. 2 to a full term in the Colorado House of Representatives. Scanlan will resign her seat in the coming weeks; a date has not been set. A vacancy committee will then name her replacement in the House.