Beardsley To Be Named Maine Commissioner
I have confirmed that Bill Beardsley will be presented Tuesday as Governor Paul LePage’s choice to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Conservation.
On November 30, I reported Beardsley as the likely choice, and consider this an exceptionally good appointment.
Beardsley impressed many people, including his opponent Paul LePage, during his 2010 primary campaign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. While he is widely known for his twenty-three years at Husson College and his extensive work in the field of education, he also offers lots of experience in the fields of forestry and conservation.
It was my pleasure a few years ago to participate in a study by Beardsley of trends in forestland ownership and access. He’s extremely bright and capable.
On Thursday, Beardsley is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at a conference on landowner relations organized by the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine and the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine.
Although it’s possible the announcement may come later in the week, folks in the know expect it to be made Tuesday.
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- George Smith
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Beardlsey Still In
Dan Demeritt, Governor-elect Paul LePage’s Communications Director, told me that LePage choose to go with “safety and security” with his first announcements of cabinet positions. I note that my prediction that John Morris would be Public Safety Commissioner was correct.
Yesterday, Bill Beardsley delivered a brilliant speech at the landowner relations conference. The room was packed with landowners and outdoor recreationists. Nearly all believe Bill to be Governor-elect Paul LePage’s choice for Conservation Commissioner.
Bill was very circumspect about this, declining to answer any questions about the position. He doesn’t know when any announcement will be made about the position. I’m calling him the best-known unannounced member of LePage’s cabinet. The announcement should come soon. - george, 12-10-10
George Smith of Mount Vernon is a writer, TV show host, political and public policy consultant, hunter, angler, and avid birder who happens to be most proud of his three children and two grandsons.