Governing magazine has named Gov. Terry McAuliffe the Public Official of the Year among the nation's governors.
The Democrat, who is serving his last year in office, is one of nine public officials honored in the magazine’s December issue.
Since 1994, Governing has honored state and local government officials for making an impact on the people they serve. Elected, appointed and career officials from any branch of state or local government are eligible.
The magazine cited McAuliffe’s economic development efforts, recruiting companies during his tenure that are expected to create more than 200,000 jobs.
