New Ford staffer

Despite all the upheaval and distractions, a new staff member has joined the Mayor’s office.

Kathleen Wright was apparently hired Thursday as special assistant. Friday was her first day on the job. The 23-year old is the daughter of prominent pollster John Wright, also seen in this photo.

She joined ford’s team after his longtime Mayor’s policy advisor, Brooks Barnett resigned on Wednesday, just one day after Ford admitted to using crack cocaine.