The state’s commissioner of business and economic affairs, Taylor Caswell, is resigning later this month.In July, Caswell failed to gain the support of a majority of the Executive Council for another four-year term.He played a key role in the state’s COVID-19 response, leading the governor’s office for emergency relief and recovery efforts.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <> Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel <<
The state’s commissioner of business and economic affairs, Taylor Caswell, is resigning later this month.
In July, Caswell failed to gain the support of a majority of the Executive Council for another four-year term.
He played a key role in the state’s COVID-19 response, leading the governor’s office for emergency relief and recovery efforts.
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Some councilors were upset about Caswell’s resignation.
“His departure is unnecessary, preventable and a great loss for our state,” executive councilor Karen Liot Hill said.
Caswell served as commissioner for the last eight years. Prior to that, he led the Community Development Finance Authority.