Carney’s Pick For Chief Of Staff Placed On Leave

Delaware’s OMB Director Cerron Cade has been placed on paid administrative leave due to a personal legal matter. Governor Carney has named OMB Deputy Director Courtney Stewart as Acting OMB Director. While on administrative leave, the Department of Human Resources will conduct a review to determine if there is a violation of the state employee standard of conduct policy.

“Cerron has been a dedicated member of my team for years, so this is obviously a disappointment and a surprise. I am hopeful he can work through this challenge and return to his career in public service.”

Tanny Washington, Mayor Purzycki’s chief of staff, has agreed to stay on as chief of staff for the City of Wilmington while this matter is resolved.

John Carney did not mention what the legal matter was in his statement .

A court date for a Cerron Cade is scheduled in January.

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