Taryn Frideres
2022 - Present
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Taryn Frideres is a Republican political advisor in the state of Iowa. As of December 2022, Frideres was the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Kim Reynolds (R).[1]
Career
Prior to her appointment, Frideres served as Gov. Reynolds’ chief operating officer.[1]
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Gov. Reynolds appointed Frideres chief of staff on November 15, 2022, to replace Sara Craig Gongol.[1]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2022, Ballotpedia identified Taryn Frideres as a gubernatorial chief of staff. A chief of staff is the lead staff member of an administration and is responsible for implementing the governor's agenda.
The role is both a managerial and advisory position, although specific duties vary by each administration. The chief of staff typically has the following responsibilities, according to the National Governors Association (NGA):[2]
- Control access to the governor and manage the governor's calendar;
- Monitor the flow of information to the governor on policy issues;
- Oversee gubernatorial Cabinet and staff; and
- Manage and communicate the governor's policy agenda to the state legislature and the public.
In terms of policymaking, the NGA notes that a chief of staff is responsible for bringing policy and communications together: "The chief is responsible for overseeing the development of the governor’s policy agenda. The policy director or advisor is typically responsible for shaping the general concepts and specific details of the agenda with input from the communications director, policy staff, and cabinet members. The chief often must take charge and bring the pieces together coherently."[2]
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