Gov. Dan McKee now has to choose between two finalists to become Rhode Island’s first inspector general after a third candidate accepted another job on the West Coast.
Stuart Robinson, one of three finalists recommended to McKee in September, withdrew from consideration Oct. 15, after being confirmed as first inspector general for King County, Washington. The county announced his appointment to a five-year term on Oct. 6.
Olivia DaRocha, a spokesperson for McKee’s office, confirmed the withdrawal in an email to Rhode Island Current and provided a copy of Robinson’s accompanying message…