Friday, August 11, 2006

Thornton reappointed to Alamo RMA by Gov. Perry

Perry reappoints Thornton to lead Alamo Regional Mobility Authority

August 11, 2006

San Antonio Business Journal
Copyright 2006

Former San Antonio Mayor Bill Thornton has been re-appointed head of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority for the next year-and-a-half.

In this role as presiding officer, he will continue to lead the seven-member body, set board agendas and lead discussions on planned transportation projects.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry re-appointed Thornton to another term, which is set to expire on Feb. 1, 2007. Bexar County Commissioners Court is responsible for appointing the other six members.

The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority sets local transportation priorities in Bexar County, including highways, bridges, farm-to-market roads or even toll roads.

Local recommendations are then forwarded to the Texas Department of Transportation for review, says Kathy Walt, a spokeswoman for the governor's office.

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