BATON ROUGE, La. — On Wednesday, Louisiana Governor-elect Jeff Landry named former gubernatorial rival Richard Nelson as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue, Veterans Affairs, and Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
Nelson, a Republican state representative from Mandeville, endorsed Landry after dropping out of the race in September due to poor polling numbers.
“I am honored to have the confidence of the Governor-elect and to continue serving the people of Louisiana," Nelson said of his appointment. "We will be ready on Day 1 to address the challenges facing our state."
The 37-year-old LSU Law School alum was one of five appointments announced by the former Louisiana Attorney General, including:
- Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue: Richard Nelson
- Under-Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue: Jarrod Coniglio
- Legislative Liaison of the Louisiana Department of Revenue: James Lee
- Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: Colonel Charlton J. Meginley
- Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Alcohol and Tobacco Control: Ernest Legier
“I am happy to make these announcements today, and I look forward to working with these highly qualified individuals,” said Landry. “I have confidence that their experience, knowledge, and leadership will greatly benefit our state.”
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