Commonwealth magazine (free registration required) has a profile on Doug Foy, chief of Commonwealth Development. I have to say I’ve been impressed by Foy, by his policies and his interviews in print and on Greater Boston. And I’m impressed with Romney for trailblazing the new cabinet position, choosing someone as aggressive in his environmentalism as Foy and offering public support during the business community’s backlash. Beyond the prospect of better, smarter environmental regulation, Massachusetts has the opportunity to set in place smart growth policies that had fallen by the wayside during the boom 90s. Of course, given the power structure in the state, the legislature will be necessary for any meaningful housing and urban development policy, but having someone bright and dedicated in the administration is an invaluable asset.
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