Derry Selects Watson As New Chief Of Staff

According to a brief dated 3/27/09 on The Sun's web site:

County Supervisor Neil Derry's pick for his next chief of staff is Sun Metro Editor George Watson.

The Board of Supervisors will vote on the appointment April 7, Derry said.

"George is a top-tier individual," Derry said. "He's ethical. He's highly educated. He's professional. He works very hard. I think he will be a tremendous asset to not only the third district, but the county as a whole."

Watson will replace Jim Erwin, who resigned as Derry's chief of staff earlier this week after being arrested on suspicion of perjury over the disclosure of gifts from a Rancho Cucamonga developer.

Watson is on leave from his role at The Sun.