On Tuesday, Governor-elect Tim Walz nominated Margaret Anderson Kelliher to serve as commissioner of transportation. Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, issued the following statement:

“Congratulations to Margaret Anderson Kelliher on being nominated to serve as commissioner of transportation. Minnesota is undoubtedly facing many challenges when it comes to our transportation infrastructure and it’s more important than ever that we work together to find solutions that work for all areas of the state. As chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, I’m looking forward to working with Governor-elect Walz and Commissioner-designate Anderson Kelliher on ways we can move forward to best serve the people of Minnesota.”

Senator Scott Newman, of Hutchinson, is in his third term representing District 18, which includes communities in McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, and Wright counties. He serves as chair of the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.