According to the Washington Post, Governor-elect Bob McDonnell will appoint former Prince William County Chairman, former U.S. Maritime Administration Chairman, and former candidate for lieutenant governor Sean Connaughton as the next Secretary of Transportation.
The announcement is expected to be made today at noon during a Richmond press conference.
The Post reports that current Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, tapped to be the state’s chief jobs officer, and Connaughton’s rival for the 2005 GOP nomination is fine with the appointment. (Why wouldn’t he be?)
However, while some are praising the appointment, Greg L is skeptical:
The only other thing Connaughton is known for in Virginia is growing government in Prince William County. I’m hoping it’s his significant and noteworthy maritime experience that’s recommending him for this post, and not his experience in budgeting in Virginia’s second-largest locality.
Personally, I think Connaughton’s maritime experience IS a net positive for Virginia. With our port continuing to grow – as well as its transportation needs – Connaughton brings the breadth of knowledge on maritime issues, as well as his experience with the Northern Virginia tangle of roads, to the job.
I look forward to seeing the transportation solutions from Secretary-designate Connaughton.
