Top Ferguson aide who went on extended leave to return in new role

Top Ferguson aide who went on extended leave to return in new role

The entrance to the Washington state governor's office in Olympia. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)A top adviser to Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is back at work with a new title and portfolio. Sahar Fathi, Ferguson’s policy director when she went on a six-month leave July 1, is returning to a newly created post of chief impact officer. Fathi will report directly to Ferguson and remain a member of his executive leadership team. She…