Gov.-elect Dannel Malloy has once again turned to the legislature to fill a key appointment. This morning he named state Rep. David McCluskey to the board of pardons and paroles.
"David has been a committed public servant for a long time, and I appreciate his willingness to continue that service as a member of the Board of Pardons and Paroles," Malloy said in a press release announcing the appointment.
"Representative McCluskey will walk a fine line in this new role, ultimately making decisions that will help keep the people of the State of Connecticut safe, while allowing those people who have served their time to become a contributing member of society. I believe keeping people safe is a critical function of government, and I believe in having a second chance society. The two are not mutually exclusive."
This is the fourth time that Malloy has plucked a nominee from the ranks of the General Assembly and it means another special election to fill McCluskey's seat. He represents the 20th District, which is comprised largely of the Elmwood section of West Hartford.