Shumlin names Minter recovery czar (updated 12:40 p.m.)

Gov. Peter Shumlin announced that Sue Minter will replace Neale Lunderville as the Irene Recovery Officer this morning.

Minter is the deputy secretary of the state’s Agency of Transportation. Minter’s appointment will be for a period of three months, and will be re-evaluated at that time.

No one will take over Minter’s role as deputy secretary while she is serving as Irene Recovery Officer, said Shumlin.

Minter, a Waterbury resident, has served previously as a state representative from Waterbury and worked in the Agency of Commerce and Community Development for 10 years.

Minter has been working with Lunderville as part of the recovery team, made up of representatives from different state agencies.

In the four months since the storm, Lunderville has been working with individuals and communities to support their recovery and advocate for things they may need to move forward.

"Every town is unique and every town has its unique challenges," said Lunderville.

Minter will shadow Lunderville for a week as a transition into the new position.

"It is a daunting task to fill his shoes," said Minter. "There is a lot left to do."

-- Jenna Pizzi / Staff Writer