More on Shaun Donovan

From the 12/15/08 Progress Report ( http://pr.thinkprogress.org/ )

In his weekly address on Saturday, President-elect Obama named New York City housing commissioner Shaun Donovan as his pick to run the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), saying that few departments would be "more essential" in his effort "to stem the rising tide of foreclosures and strengthen our economy." "With experience that stretches from the public sector to the private sector to academia, Shaun will bring to this important post fresh thinking, unencumbered by old ideology and outdated ideas," said Obama. Before New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg tapped him to run "what has been called the nation's largest affordable-housing plan," Donovan served at HUD in the Clinton administration, as both acting federal housing commissioner and deputy assistant secretary for multifamily housing. Politicians and housing advocates widely hailed Donovan's nomination. "Shaun Donovan is a brilliant choice for HUD. He is an expert on the full range of housing issues and has a proven track record of getting things done," said Sheila Crowley, president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition. "Thankfully, President-elect Obama has chosen a HUD secretary that is uniquely qualified to take on this task," said Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), who chairs the subcommittee that controls HUD appropriations. If he is confirmed, Donovan will be a lead player in addressing "the worst economic climate in decades" as "American homeowners are reeling from plummeting home values and rising unemployment."

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