Muksian Resigns from City of Providence, Amidst Allegations of Ties to Unqualified Job Candidate
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Robin Muksian, the Director of Administration for the City of Providence, is resigning amidst allegations that she pushed forth an unqualified candidate to be the new Board of Licenses Administrator, due to her personal relationship with the candidate's family.
On March 9, the Elorza Administration submitted Tashi Hamilton, a Massachusetts resident, as their candidate to replace outgoing license administrator Serena Conley, but the Providence City Council rejected the nomination last Thursday, questioning why the city would support a candidate who didn't meet the minimum qualifications, including having a bachelor's degree, which Hamilton does not have.
GoLocal noted Hamilton had no Rhode Island ties in a recent article, Providence Board of Licenses Under Fire Again, on March 14.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTA GoLocal investigation Muksian's Facebook page shows both an extensive social media relationship with Stephen Hamilton, father of Tashi Hamilton, and acknowledgement that Muksian bought a horse from Stephen Hamilton. Muksian did not respond to request for comment as to her relationship with Hamilton on Monday.
City's Statement
The City of Providence did not acknowledge the reason for Muksian's resignation on Monday.
“Robin Muksian has dedicated a great deal of her career to public administration and served both the Providence Public School District and the City of Providence well over her tenure. I commend the work that she has done for the students and residents of Providence," said Mayor Jorge Elorza in an email statement.
City of Providence Communications Director Emily Crowell did not respond to comment on Muksian's ties to the Hamiltons on Monday.
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