WPCNR Gold Coast Tide. By John F. Bailey. September 29, 2004: Former White Plains Executive Officer George Gretsas continues to put together what is characterized by political observers as a very, strong, smart aggressive management team in Fort Lauderdale. Yesterday he announced the hiring of one of Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro's most trusted loyal and efficient operatives, when he worked with her, David Hebert.

Hebert, an attorney, is described as being in his early 40s, was described as very close and fiercely loyal to the District Attorney, and handled media relations for Ms. Pirro. Gretsas has tapped Hebert to be the new Public Information Director for the City of Fort Lauderdale. When Mr. Hebert was employed by Ms. Pirro, he was her Executive Assistant and handled multiple media inquiries for the high profile District Attorney, a national figure. A cursory search on the worldwide web reveals dozens of articles with Hebert handling the media wrangling.

Hebert is described as being a team with Jeanine Pirro, very similar to the way Mayor Joseph Delfino of White Plains and Mr. Gretsas were a team. Hebert is characterized as young, very smart, hard-working, dedicated. With Hebert joining Kathleen Gunn as part of the Gretsas team, the observer said, he said Gretsas continues to build "a very aggressive, smart team" in his rebuilding of the Fort Lauderdale city government.

Hebert, a fixture in the District Attorney's office, resigned abruptly in April of this year "for personal reasonsm" much to the shock of the District Attorney and had said he was moving to Florida. Hebert at the time of his leaving was paid more than the District Attorney herself, and also is described as acting as her "advisor."