OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

A99:006

GOVERNOR DAVIS APPOINTS CALIFORNIA
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gray Davis today appointed James "Jim" W. Kellogg to the California Transportation Commission.

"I am pleased Jim has accepted my offer to be a part of my administration," said Governor Davis.. "Jim has made a career of looking out for the interests of working men and women. He has the experience and common sense to keep California moving forward."

Kellogg, 55, has been a member of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) since 1976. From 1992 to 1996, Kellogg was the UA's special representative to the Washington, DC office. Since 1997, he has served as the UA's international representative for the states of California and Hawaii.

A resident of Concord, California, Kellogg has also served on the board of directors of the Coalition of Labor and Business for Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano and Napa counties and was also a member of the Contra Costa County Development Association.

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) is responsible for the programming and allocating of funds for the construction of highway, passenger rail and transit improvements throughout California. The CTC also advises and assists the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing Agency and the Legislature in formulating and evaluating state policies and plans for California's transportation programs.

Members do not receive a salary. This position requires Senate confirmation.

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