Article archive / March 1, 2013
Originally published: . Volume 4, No. 7. Source pages: 7.
Dr. Phil Griffin received the top number of votes in the LSBEP election that closed on January 25, 2013. Griffin won the top spot by capturing 81 of the 166 total votes cast by licensed psychologists in the state, or about 49 percent of those voting.
There are currently about 660 who receive ballots.
Also hoping to serve on the board, which would be for a second term if appointed, is Dr. Joe Comaty, a medical psychologist who recently retired from the state Office of Behavioral Health. Comaty received 46 votes, or 28 percent of the vote.
Dr. Lynn Schechter, a psychologist in private practice in Baton Rouge, received 39 votes or 23 percent.
The president of the Louisiana Psychological Association submitted the two names to the Governor, Griffin and Comaty. The Governor is allowed to appoint either person, or an entirely new individual if he wishes.
Dr. Phillip Griffin received the most votes in a recent election for a place on the state psychology board. Above, he announces poster awards to Ms. Amber Germillion (C) and Ms. Taighlor Whittington at an LPA convention. Dr. Joe Comaty
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