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From the County Executive appointing Frank Busalacchi to the position of Director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works for Milwaukee County. (12/02/11: Laid over.)
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Pursuant to Sec. 59.17(2)(b) Wis. Stats, and subject to confirmation of your Honorable Body, I am pleased to appoint Mr. Frank Busalacchi to the position of Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department for Milwaukee County.
Mr. Busalacchi brings considerable experience in transportation to the County. He served as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) from 2003 through 2010.In this position, he led 3,300 employees in state programs involving multiple modes of transportation, including highways, local roads, railroads, public transit systems, airports, harbors, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. He also served for six years as chairman of the States for Passenger Rail Coalition, an alliance of state transportation departments supporting intercity passenger rail. His accomplishments include oversight of the Marquette Interchange Project in downtown Milwaukee, the largest construction project in Wisconsin, and the enhancement of Wisconsin's rail program.
I am forwarding a copy of Mr. Busalacchi's resume to you, and my office will be setting up meetings with each of you individually to meet with him prior to his confirmation.
I am confident that Mr. Busalacchi will bring the leadership and vision needed to the Transportation and Public Works Department and I urge you to give this appointment your favorable consideration.
Sincerely,
Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Executive