Former Board of Education chair Esther Fleming may be appointed as special assistant for administration in the incoming administration of Gov.-elect Benigno Fitial and Lt. Gov.-elect Timothy Villagomez, an official of the transition team disclosed to the Saipan Tribune.<\/p>\n
The transition official, who requested anonymity, said that Fleming was strongly recommended to the position and would likely get the nod from Fitial and Villagomez.<\/p>\n
When contacted by the Saipan Tribune for comment yesterday, the former BOE chair and member admitted she heard about her possible appointment to the SA position.<\/p>\n
Fleming, however, stated that, as of yesterday, she could not confirm it, considering that there are also other \u201ccontenders\u201d and that the final say will be with Fitial and Villagomez.<\/p>\n
When asked if she is going to accept the position if offered to her, Fleming responded, \u201cI have to look at it and consider what\u2019s for me\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Fleming is the vice-chair of the inauguration committee chaired by Villagomez\u2019s brother, former public health secretary Joseph Kevin Villagomez.<\/p>\n
Fleming was a member of the 3rd Constitutional Convention. She is active in church activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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