Following bipartisan urging he do so, President Biden dismissed the most recent architect of the Capitol, Brett Blanton, on Monday. The position is receiving unusual public attention, but what is the role of the architect? And what do they do?
But what is the role of the architect? And what do they do? The architect was initially the person who designed and oversaw the construction of the complex, dating back to 1793. But in recent years, the role has expanded past the construction and into the maintenance and upkeep of Capitol Hill and its grounds.The Capitol complex is the heart of more than 18.4 million square feet of buildings and 570 acres of grounds cared for by the architect.
Appointed to a 10-year term by former President Donald Trump, Blanton sat as one of the three people on the Capitol Police Board. This means he helped decide where to put fencing and security when it comes to events on Capitol Hill, including during the State of the Union. The other two members are the sergeants-at-arms of the House and Senate. He is the deciding vote on security in the case of a tie between the sergeants, such as in Biden's most recent State of the Union.
Blanton was dismissed as the architect Monday after he was accused of misusing government funds. He also came under fire for his response to the Jan. 6 riot on Capitol Hill in 2021. Blanton was not on the grounds that day and coordinated with Capitol Police from the safety of his house.
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