Batt’s Spokeswoman To Work For Micron

Sat., Nov. 9, 1996

From Staff And Wire Reports

Republican Gov. Phil Batt’s spokeswoman and deputy chief of staff is resigning to become government affairs coordinator for Micron Technology Inc.

Amy Kleiner wrapped up her tenure with the Batt administration on Friday and was scheduled to begin working at Micron on Nov. 18. Kleiner’s new responsibilities include representing the corporation’s positions before state lawmakers and other government agencies.

Several months ago, Susan Rowe, who had been a governmental affairs representative for Micron, joined Batt’s staff to succeed former GOP state Sen. Mary Hartung, who had promoted Batt’s agenda with the Legislature.

Kleiner had worked in newspapers and television before joining Batt’s successful 1994 gubernatorial campaign as press secretary. She became one of his top aides second only to campaign-manager-turned-Chief of Staff Jeff Malmen.

Less than two months ago, she moved from the governor’s staff to help run the campaign against the initiative to void Batt’s unprecedented nuclear waste deal with the federal government.

The governor viewed the initiative as an attack on his integrity and made its defeat his top priority. The proposition was rejected by nearly two to one.

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