Governor Nikki Haley announced three cabinet appointments Friday.
(AP) -- Governor Nikki Haley announced three cabinet appointments Friday.
She chose Robert Toomey to head the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services. Toomey previously served as interim director of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Haley says Toomey knows just how important this agency is to make sure people get the care they need.
"He understands that when we are dealing with DAODAS and addictions which is the key is we have to reduce and become more efficient. But when it comes to addictions, if you don't give people treatment they will cost you more money later," Gov. Nikki Haley said.
Haley wants retired Army Major General Robert St. Onge to lead the Department of Transportation.
She chose Army Colonel Kevin Shwedo to lead the Department of Motor Vehicles.
St. Onge retired from the Army in 2003 after 34 years. The 63-year-old former West Point commander and former deputy assistant secretary of defense lives in Lexington. Haley says she wanted someone in the job who would not be swayed by politics.
Shwedo has served in the Army for 32 years. The 54-year-old retires this month. He has been the deputy commanding officer at Fort Jackson since 2007.
All nominations must be approved by the senate.
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