Paralegal Appointed New Poughkeepsie Chamberlain

A Poughkeepsie paralegal has been selected to replace the Acting Chamberlain by Mayor John Tkazyik. Karen Burke, a resident of Poughkeepsie, has been appointed as Chamberlain, which is similar to a city clerk. Burke would handle council meeting minutes and oversee applications for various parmits and licenses.

Burke has worked as a paralegal for several area law firms, and Tkazyik cited Burke's background as a reason for choosing her.

"Karen will be an asset to the chamberlain’s office as she has great organizational skills," Tkazyik said. "Her background will make her a perfect fit for the duties this important position demands."

Source:Poughkeepsie Journal