County controller spokesman leaves for Wagner's campaign

J.J. Abbott, spokesman for Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner, is leaving to work on the mayoral campaign of her uncle, former Pa. Auditor General Jack Wagner.

From his farewell-for-now e-mail:

As many of you know, Jack gave me my first opportunity in Pittsburgh politics. I hold tremendous respect and admiration for Jack's lifetime of service and am excited to have the professional opportunity to work on this important campaign on behalf of Jack (although as a contingency of accepting the job, I've sworn to never reveal my favorite Wagner).

Mr. Abbott says he'll return to the controller's office after the race.