New York Governor Paterson Appoints Lemons to Serve as Interim New York Parole Board Chair
New York Governor David A. Paterson announced yesterday that he has appointed Henry “Hank” Lemons to be the interim chair of the New York State Parole Board. The announcement came a week after nominee Felix M. Rosa withdrew his name from contention to replace the former chair- George P. Alexander. Alexander resigned in December just prior to being charged by the New York Attorney General's Office with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree [e-Felony], Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree [E-Felony] and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree [A-Misdemeanor] for allegedly stealing a laptop computer from the Erie County Probation Department. Lemons has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Organizational Leadership. He also graduated from the FBI National Academy. He is also a former member of the New York City Police Department, a former investigator for the Kings County District Attorney’s Office and a former investigator for the New York Attorney General’s Office. He has been a member of the Parole Board since 2007. He will serve as Chairman until the New York Senate confirms a replacement chair. His annual salary will be $120,000.
