Dayton hiring long date Capitol initiated as General Counsel (NPR)

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St. Paul, Minnesota - elected Governor Mark Dayton has hired a State Capitol Insider to serve as its general counsel.

Sampling of Dayton General Counsel is Peter Wattson, counsel of the Senate and the Secretary of the Senate for a long time. Wattson worked for the Minnesota Senate for four decades. Wattson is considered an expert on several legislative issues including redistricting, the Electoral Act, link invoice and finance.

In a press release, Dayton said he was delighted to Wattson join in his Office. He said the Wattson experience will serve as a State during the significant budgetary challenges.

The appointment of Wattson comes a week after Dayton announced his Chief of staff and hiring another circle.

Governor-elect DFL said MnDOT Commissioner Tom Sorel will continue in this position, but it has yet to appoint the new Commissioners or heads of Agency.