Rep. Knuuttila to resign 10/23

[paineinthearse]

Received by email. Anyone know what's behind this?

Effective 10/23/05, Brian Knuuttila will resign his post as Representative of the 2nd Worcester District and therefore will not be attending events or meetings regarding legislative matters. His seat will be vacant until a special election is held.
Nonetheless, we appreciate your inviting us, and apologise for the inconvenience.

Ms. Feeley
Legislative Aide, 2nd Worcester District

[Ian David]

1. Knuuttila stepping down to become counsel to country sheriff

Knuuttila stepping down as state rep
By Rebecca Deusser Sentinel & Enterprise Statehouse Bureau

BOSTON -- State Rep. Brian Knuuttila announced Tuesday he is leaving the Statehouse before the end of the month to become the new legal counsel to Worcester County Sheriff Guy W. Glodis.

"It's with a deep and profound sense of friendship and respect that I leave this great chamber," said Knuuttila, D-Gardner, during a phone interview Tuesday. "But it is with equally great excitement that I look forward to this new opportunity."

Knuuttila will start his new job on Oct. 24, leaving his seat open until the state holds a special election. His salary will start at $75,000 and will be reviewed in a few months.

"It looks like people will have campaign signs in snow banks, unfortunately," Knuuttila said.

The date of the special election will be announced in the coming weeks, said Kim Haberlin, spokeswoman for Speaker of the House Sal DiMasi, D-Boston.

More:
http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/local/ci_3109117

[Rockholm]

2. Glodis is a homophobe.