Seattle Police Chief new "Drug Czar"

As you've probably already heard, Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske reportedly has been nominated by the Obama Administration to direct the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Here is a sample of what's been reported in local media:

The Next Drug Czar, KUOW's The Conversation, February 11, 2009;

A new drug czar, a new opportunity, The Seattle Times, February 16, 2009;

From Seattle's top cop to 'drug czar', Seattle Post-Intelligencer, February 10, 2009.

Join Together's article includes quotes former Police Chief Norm Stamper and Washington State Representative Roger Goodman.