Lt. governor’s chief of staff resigns to attend law school
Anthony Aguon, the chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Jude U. Hofschneider, announced his resignation on Monday, July 14, 2014. Aguon will be leaving the administration to attend the University of San Francisco School of Law.
In his resignation letter, Aguon described his time as chief of staff as an unforgettable experience.
“In such a short time, [Lt. Gov. Hofschneider] and Gov. [Eloy S.] Inos have managed to restore strength in our people and trust in our government. It was an honor to be a small part of [this] administration and I thank [the lieutenant governor] for the invaluable opportunity [he has] given me to serve on [his] team. I extend my sincerest appreciation for [his] guidance throughout the years, and [his] unwavering support in my pursuing a higher education,” Aguon said.
Hofschneider said he is grateful for Aguon’s service and wishes him the best in law school. “I have always encouraged our youth to pursue professional careers, and when Anthony let me know of his intentions to attend law school I gave him my full support. I applaud him for his ambition and look forward to his return to the CNMI, so that he may serve the community in a new capacity.”
Aguon’s resignation is effective Aug. 9, 2014, leaving the position he has held since Hofschneider took office in February 2013. (Office of the Lt. Governor)
I am curious as to the age of the “Chief of Staff” I do aplaud him of returning to school especially as to a law school, as with a law degree and his ethnic background and understanding of the customs and heritage in the NMI he would be a very good asset to have back when he returns.
Hopefully the economy and the politics will have changed by then. (Both go hand in hand)
But unfortunately I do not foresee this bright young fellow returning back here as once he gets into the “real world” his eyes will be opened and he will stay in the US and be picked up by a law firm there.
Unless in the next few years we manage to get somebody that can turn this mess in the NMI around.
That is highly unlikely as it took 30 years to get to this low point and it won’t be turned around until after the demise of the present and past ignorant misguided recycled elected.
Our only hope is to have the youth return home after their education to actual “real” jobs with “real” pay and a “real” direction for the betterment of the Commonwealth. (The three “R’s”)
Unfortunately with the way it has been shown in the past and present this will not happen with the present and past leaders in control along with the family attitude of voting by name and by education and accomlishments.
It certainly won’t happen in my life time.
Mr. Aguan, good luck to you, make your family proud. I do hope that you will return and be able to make a difference.
Mr. Aguon,
We frequent the Lt. Governor’s office in the pass and we admired your demeanor. You will make a good lawyer in the CNMI in the future. Keep up the good works and the rewards will be even more sweeter for you in your life.