The Times Union's Capitol Connection reports, among much conjecture about the state legislature's lame duck session starting behind closed doors this morning, that Congressman-elect Chris Gibson has named the man who ran his campaign in pivotal Saratoga County, Clifton Park's Steve Bulger, as his district director.
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Bulger is the second campaign aide Gibson has hired for the payroll; he named Mark Westcott as his regional representative for the northern counties of the district. Steve Stallmer, previously of the General Contractors Association and a veteran of the late Rep. Jerry Solomon's staff, will be Gibson’s chief of staff.

Bulger is a father of three and has worked in medical manufacturing for the last 20 years, most recently for the Stryker Corporation. He currently chairs the Clifton Park Planning Board.



Happy quotes from the press release:

“Steve Bulger is a great example of a citizen dedicated to selflessly improving our community. His volunteerism has already made a difference in countless lives and I’m honored and proud to have him serve as my District Director,” said Gibson. “He has demonstrated an ability to work with all people and has shown compassion and empathy for their struggles and challenges. Steve’s dedication to his fellow man and his superior organizational and business skills will serve our constituents well.”

“I was attracted early on by Chris’s dedication to service and immediately knew that he would make an excellent Congressman. He served our nation for 24 years in the military, taught at West Point, earned a PhD and serves as a great example to future generations of what someone can achieve in this great country,” Bulger said. “The more time I spent with him, the more impressed I became. It is an enormous honor to join his team and become his District Director.”