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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – As she continues to assemble her cabinet, Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger announced the appointments of Del. Mark D. Sickles as Secretary of Finance and Traci J. Deshazor as Secretary of Administration.
Del. Sickles has spent 22 years in the House of Delegates.
“I look forward to assisting Governor Spanberger as she works to make life in Virginia more affordable. We simply must achieve results for our families, young people, and seniors by building a budget that reflects our values and reduces the cost of living,” Del. Sickles said in a release. “We need to make sure every tax dollar is employed to its greatest effect for hard-working Virginians to keep tuition low, to build more affordable housing, to ensure teachers are properly rewarded for their work, and to make quality healthcare available and affordable for everyone. The Finance Secretariat must be a team player in helping Virginia’s government to perform to its greatest potential.”
Deshazor served as the Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia under Governor Ralph S. Northam and Terence R. McAuliffe.
“Throughout my career, I have worked across municipal and state government, and federal intergovernmental affairs to ensure that public institutions are effective, and centered on delivering results for the people they serve. I understand that strong administration is the foundation of good governance — supporting the workforce, modernizing systems, and ensuring accountability across every agency,” Deshazor said in a release. “As Secretary of Administration, I will bring a people-first, outcomes-driven approach to strengthening Virginia’s operations, promoting transparency, and strengthening trust in government. The Administration Secretariat is the foundation that supports all other state agencies and their ability to provide critical resources and services to the Commonwealth. I am inspired by Governor-elect Spanberger’s vision for a Commonwealth that works better for all Virginians, and I am committed to helping build a government that is transparent, responsive, and worthy of the public’s confidence.”