Gov. Hickenlooper announces Transportation Commission appointments

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 -- Gov. John Hickenlooper today announced appointments to the Transportation Commission.

The Transportation Commission formulates general policy for the Colorado Department of Transportation with respect to the management, construction and maintenance of public highways and other transportation systems in the state. The commission also works to assure that the preservation and enhancement of Colorado’s environment, safety, mobility and economics is considered in the planning of all transportation projects.

These appointments are dependent upon Senate confirmation. The members appointed are:

• Heather M. Barry of Westminster, to serve as a commissioner from the fourth district, with a term to expire July 1, 2015.
• Kathleen R. Gilliland of Livermore, to serve as a commissioner from the fifth district, with a term to expire July 1, 2015.
• Kathy I. Connell of Steamboat Springs, to serve as a commissioner from the sixth district, with a term to expire July 1, 2015.
• Leslie W. Gruen of Colorado Springs, to serve as a commissioner from the ninth district, with a term to expire July 1, 2015.
• Kimbra L. Killin of Holyoke, to serve as a commissioner from the eleventh district, with a term to expire July 1, 2015.

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