Blake G. Washington is the Budget Director for the State of New York, appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul. Mr. Washington is responsible for the development and management of the New York State budget and leads a team of public servants to administer the fiscal duties of the state, including economic and revenue forecasting, tax policy, fiscal planning, capital financing and management of the State’s debt portfolio.

Mr. Washington was previously employed by the New York State Assembly Ways and Means Committee for over 20 years, culminating with his service as Secretary to the Committee from 2015 through 2023. In that role, Mr. Washington advised the Assembly Speaker and the Assembly Majority on all budget and fiscal matters and served as the Assembly’s lead negotiator on the New York State budget. He began his career in public service as a probation officer in Sullivan County, New York. 

Mr. Washington earned both his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Albany. He lives in the Capital Region with his wife and daughter.