"Freshly sworn into office, Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger appointed 27 new members to three university boards Saturday, effectively reshaping governance at the University of Virginia, George Mason University and Virginia Military Institute. Spanberger's wave of appointments comes after state Democrats blocked numerous picks advanced by former Republican governor Glenn Youngkin, who stocked university boards with GOP megadonors and various conservative figures, including former lawmakers and officials."
"At least 13 of the 27 picks donated to Spanberger's gubernatorial campaign. For months, the question surrounding Spanberger's prospective board picks has been whether she will aim for a nonpartisan reset or continue the Youngkin tradition of appointing donors and former politicians and government officials, albeit with a leftward tilt. But for Spanberger, it may be too soon to tell; her early appointments are heavy on business executives. Her picks also include three former politicians, most notably former Democratic governor Ralph Northam, who was appointed to board of the Virginia Military Institute, which he attended for undergraduate studies."
Abigail Spanberger appointed 27 new members to boards governing the University of Virginia, George Mason University and Virginia Military Institute shortly after taking office. The appointments follow a Democratic blockade of many prior picks advanced by former Republican governor Glenn Youngkin, who had filled boards with GOP megadonors and conservative figures. If confirmed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly, Spanberger's picks would give her a majority on the UVA and GMU boards ahead of the usual staggered appointment schedule. Thirteen of the 27 nominees donated to Spanberger's campaign. Picks include business executives, three former politicians, and notable alumnus Ralph Northam at VMI.
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