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For Release: IMMEDIATELY, March 4, 2013
Contact: Communications Office (518) 455-3751
Leader Brian Kolb Announces New Director Of Communications
Michael Fraser Joins Minority Leader's Communications Office

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua) today announced Michael Fraser as the new Director of Communications. Mr. Fraser will oversee the communication plan, media relations and public policy outreach across a number of communication vehicles in Leader Kolb's office in Albany.

"Michael brings a great deal of legislative and strategic communication experience to this position," said Leader Kolb. "I am confident he will make significant contributions in delivering our core message to constituents, stakeholders and the media. I am pleased to welcome him on board as a valuable member of our team."

Fraser most recently worked as Deputy Director of Public Information with the City of Troy. Prior to his service in municipal government, he held communications positions with New York State, including roles as Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations at the Department of Environmental Conservation and Director of Public Information at the Department of Correctional Services. In addition, Fraser worked as Director of Communications for the Healthcare Association of New York State.

He can be reached by email at fraserm@assembly.state.ny.us or by telephone at (518) 455-3751. Fraser replaces Joshua Fitzpatrick, who recently accepted the position of Chief of Staff for State Senator Kathy Marchione (R-Halfmoon).