Robert Weilbacher
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Robert J. Weilbacher is a Micronesian
politician
and former Governor of
Kosrae
state. Weilbacher served as the Governor of Kosrae from February 2007 until January 2011.
Governor Robert J. Weilbacher and Lt. Governor William Tosie were sworn into office on February 23, 2007. Their public inauguration was held on March 13, 2007, with Micronesian President Joseph Urusemal in attendance.
Weilbacher inherited a poor economy and massive public debt left by the administration of outgoing Kosrae Governor Rensley A. Sigrah. The Kosrae state government was barely able to make payroll
due to financial mismanagement when Weilbacher took office. On March 8, 2007, just days after taking office as Governor, Weilbacher traveled to the Micronesian capital of Palikir
to request nearly $3 million in financial aid to "make payroll and meet basic services" for the remainder of the financial year. Weilbacher spearheaded government reforms saying in a 2007 interview
, "I want us to change how we operate. Change the way we think about government."
Governor Weilbacher did not seek a second term in office in the 2009 gubernatorial election. His successor, Governor Lyndon Jackson
, thanked Weilbacher for reforming Kosrae's government and economy during his inaugural address in January 2011.
Federated States of Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia or FSM is an independent, sovereign island nation, made up of four states from west to east: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. It comprises approximately 607 islands with c...
politician
Politician
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and former Governor of
Governor of Kosrae
The office of the Governor of Kosrae is the highest position in the state of Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia.History of the office holders follows...
Kosrae
Kosrae
Kosrae , formerly known as Kusaie, is an island in Micronesia. The State of Kosrae is one of four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, and includes, besides the island of Kosrae, about a dozen satellite islands and islets, the most significant of which is Lelu Island.-Geography:With a...
state. Weilbacher served as the Governor of Kosrae from February 2007 until January 2011.
Governor Robert J. Weilbacher and Lt. Governor William Tosie were sworn into office on February 23, 2007. Their public inauguration was held on March 13, 2007, with Micronesian President Joseph Urusemal in attendance.
Weilbacher inherited a poor economy and massive public debt left by the administration of outgoing Kosrae Governor Rensley A. Sigrah. The Kosrae state government was barely able to make payroll
Payroll
In a company, payroll is the sum of all financial records of salaries for an employee, wages, bonuses and deductions. In accounting, payroll refers to the amount paid to employees for services they provided during a certain period of time. Payroll plays a major role in a company for several reasons...
due to financial mismanagement when Weilbacher took office. On March 8, 2007, just days after taking office as Governor, Weilbacher traveled to the Micronesian capital of Palikir
Palikir
Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia since 1989, when it replaced Kolonia, the other large settlement on the island.It has a population of 4,645 and is located on the island of Pohnpei.-External links:* *...
to request nearly $3 million in financial aid to "make payroll and meet basic services" for the remainder of the financial year. Weilbacher spearheaded government reforms saying in a 2007 interview
Interview
An interview is a conversation between two people where questions are asked by the interviewer to obtain information from the interviewee.- Interview as a Method for Qualitative Research:"Definition" -...
, "I want us to change how we operate. Change the way we think about government."
Governor Weilbacher did not seek a second term in office in the 2009 gubernatorial election. His successor, Governor Lyndon Jackson
Lyndon Jackson
Lyndon H. Jackson is a Micronesian politician. A former Speaker of the Eighth and Ninth Kosrae State Legislatures, Jackson has served as the Governor of Kosrae since January 11, 2011, with Lt. Governor Carson K. Sigrah. He succeeded outgoing Governor Robert J...
, thanked Weilbacher for reforming Kosrae's government and economy during his inaugural address in January 2011.