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Michael Hall (Ohio)

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Michael Hall
Prior offices:
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Ohio
Years in office: 2021 - 2023
Predecessor:Laurel Dawson (R)
Successor:Stephanie McCloud (R)
Education
Bachelor's
Cedarville University, 1996
Law
Washington University in St. Louis, 2004

Michael Hall is a Republican political advisor in the state of Ohio. Hall was the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration ofMike DeWine (R) from March 2021 to January 2023. DeWine appointed him to the position on May 20, 2021, to replaceLaurel Dawson (R).[1][2]

Education

Hall obtained a B.A. in political science from Cedarville University in 1996 and aJ.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in 2004.[2]

Career

Prior to becoming Gov. DeWine's chief of staff, Hall served as his director of policy, policy director for his gubernatorial campaign, partner with Ice Miller, LLP, and director of outside counsel to then Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.[1]

Mike DeWine chief of staff

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DeWine appointed Hall chief of staff on May 20, 2021, to replaceLaurel Dawson.[1]

Chief of staff

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See also:Gubernatorial chiefs of staff

In2021, Ballotpedia identifiedMichael Hall (Ohio) as a gubernatorial chief of staff. A chief of staff is the lead staff member of an administration and is responsible for implementing the governor's agenda.

The role is both a managerial and advisory position, although specific duties vary by each administration. The chief of staff typically has the following responsibilities, according to theNational Governors Association (NGA):[3]

  • Control access to the governor and manage the governor's calendar;
  • Monitor the flow of information to the governor on policy issues;
  • Oversee gubernatorial Cabinet and staff; and
  • Manage and communicate the governor's policy agenda to the state legislature and the public.

In terms of policymaking, the NGA notes that a chief of staff is responsible for bringing policy and communications together: "The chief is responsible for overseeing the development of the governor’s policy agenda. The policy director or advisor is typically responsible for shaping the general concepts and specific details of the agenda with input from the communications director, policy staff, and cabinet members. The chief often must take charge and bring the pieces together coherently."[3]

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