Ferguson’s top policy adviser on extended leave

Ferguson’s top policy adviser on extended leave

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Ferguson’s top Policy Adviser on Extended Leave

BOISE, ID – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson will be without his top policy adviser through the rest of the year. Policy Director Sahar Fathi went on leave July 1 and will not return before Jan. 1, a governor’s spokesperson said. Brionna Aho, communications director for Ferguson, said Fathi is using accrued and unpaid leave for the six-month sabbatical. Aho did not respond to questions about whether Fathi requested the lengthy break or if she is exp…