Travaglini expected to resign tomorrow

[Eugene]

(Boston Globe)

Travaglini expected to resign tomorrow
May start lobbying firm; Murray likely successor

By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff | March 20, 2007

Senate President Robert E. Travaglini will resign tomorrow with the goal
of launching a lobbying company that would help clients navigate the
political thickets of City Hall, state government, and the State House,
according to his close associates.

Travaglini's long-anticipated departure will pave the way for one of his
top lieutenants, Therese Murray, to become the new Senate president
and the first woman to lead either chamber of the Massachusetts
Legislature.

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Travaglini, cashing in on what many consider a highly successful four-
year tenure as Senate president, wants to form a partnership with his
lawyer and close friend, Thomas R. Kiley, to establish a public strategy
and lobbying firm. He would be prohibited for one year from directly
lobbying the Legislature but could contact the governor or state
government agencies.

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Neither Travaglini, a former Boston city councilor, nor Murray would
comment yesterday on the fast-moving developments.

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Full article: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/03/20/travaglini_expected_to_resign_tomorrow

[Ian David]

1. Good riddance to Traviglinazi! Unfortunately, he's getting a $300,000 a year job.

I hope Karma catches up with him eventually.