FRANCHOT APPOINTS CHIEF OF STAFF

Emmanuel “Manny” Welsh has been permanently appointed as chief of staff for State Comptroller Peter Franchot. Welsh had previously served as deputy chief of staff. He replaces longtime Franchot aide Len Foxwell, who abruptly resigned over controversial posts on social media. John Handley, who has served on Franchot’s staff since 2015, will succeed Welsh as deputy chief of staff.