Redevelopment authority names chief of staff

The Boston Redevelopment Authority has hired James M. Tierney as chief of staff and special counsel to the authority's director, John F. Palmieri.

Tierney, who has been special counsel to the director since June 2006, formerly worked for the Boston office of the law firm Holland & Knight LLP. He will serve as Palmieri's primary contact with BRA staff, other city and state employees, and those outside government.

Tierney will help set priorities and city development policies, the authority said today in a statement.
(By Thomas C. Palmer Jr., Globe staff)