Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray (D) is expected to resign from his post, the Boston Globe reported via Twitter on Wednesay. The Globe said that news of Murray’s resignation came from a senior official within Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick’s (D) administration.
BREAKING NEWS: Lt. Gov Tim Murray expected to resign, according to senior Patrick administration source. #mapoli
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) May 22, 2013
Globe reporter Michael Levenson fleshed out the report: Murray will take a position as head of the Worcester, Mass. chamber, a job that will pay more than $200,000.
LG Murray to resign in a week and a half to take job as head of Worcester Chamber, per admin officials.
— Michael Levenson (@mlevenson) May 22, 2013
Murray’s new job pays more than $200k. No replacement planned in LG’s office.
— Michael Levenson (@mlevenson) May 22, 2013
State law has no provision for replacing the LG, so @massgovernor will be flying solo for remainder of term.
— Michael Levenson (@mlevenson) May 22, 2013
This post has been updated.
