For more information, contact:
Peg Schmitt, Office of Public Affairs
(608) 266-7744, Peg.Schmitt@dot.wi.gov
First meeting set for October 25
The members of the Wisconsin Commission on Transportation Finance and Policy have been named. The commission was created by the Legislature as part of the 2011-13 biennial budget and charged with examining issues related to the future of transportation finance and policy in the state.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb will serve as a non-voting member. Governor Scott Walker and legislative leaders appointed the 10 voting members.
The appointments made by Governor Walker include Tripp Ahern, Fond du Lac; Tom Carlsen, Verona; Barbara Fleisner, Wausau; Robb Kahl, Madison; Craig Thompson, Madison; and Tom Vandenberg, Green Bay.
Senator Scott Fitzgerald appointed Robert Cook, Madison. Senator Mark Miller appointed Dave Cieslewicz, Madison.
Representative Jeff Fitzgerald appointed Martin Hanson, Eau Claire. Representative Peter Barca appointed John Antaramian, Kenosha.
The first meeting of the commission will be held October 25, 2011. The commission must deliver a report to the Governor and legislative leadership by March 1, 2013.
