Darren Springer, Shumlin’s new chief of staff, sent the private memo urging state officials to reach out to Scott Coriell, the governor’s press secretary, before calling news reporters, conducting interviews, or writing opinion pieces for newspapers.
The Sept. 10 memo, uncovered by the Burlington Free Press, told the commissioners and secretaries in part, “First, I wanted to remind folks that as much as is possible we want to have strong coordination between you and your staff, and Scott Coriell in the Governor’s office ... before responding to media inquiries.”
Springer goes on to write, “This will ensure we have consistent messages and information going out publicly.”
