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Thomas Doherty is a Partner of Mercury Public Affairs.Prior to joining Mercury, Mr. Doherty served as Governor Pataki's Deputy Secretary for Appointments in Albany. Mr. Doherty oversaw the Governor's Office of State and Local Government Affairs including advising Governor Pataki on all aspects of effective communications with state and local government officials to better help them serve their constituents. While Senior Administrative Assistant to the Governor, he monitored and advised Governor Pataki on statewide and national issues, coordinated all gubernatorial events, and traveled regularly with the Governor, managing his daily schedule and appearances.As Executive Director for "Victory '98" for the New York State Republican Committee, Mr. Doherty implemented set-up for the campaign infrastructure, managed a campaign staff of fifteen for the five statewide candidates, and oversaw all aspects of the Victory '98 campaigns, including fund-raising activities, scheduling of candidates, political strategizing, and press opportunities.Mr. Doherty served his local community as Eastchester Councilman from 1993 to 1997, and Village of Tuckahoe trustee from 1991 to 1993, where he was recognized by The New York Times for his efforts to consolidate government and make government more efficient.Mr. Doherty has also served as Public Information Officer for the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities, Assistant to the Chairman for the Westchester County Board of Legislators, District Representative for the Office of Congressman Joseph J. DioGuardi, and Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Office of Westchester County Executive.He holds a B.A. in Mass Communications from University of Charleston (West Virginia) and currently resides in Tuckahoe, New York. | 