Julie Lorenz has been confirmed as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation. |
Julie
Lorenz was confirmed by the Senate today as Secretary of the Kansas Department
of Transportation (KDOT). Lorenz was appointed by Gov. Laura Kelly in
January 2019. In her capacity as Secretary of KDOT, Lorenz also serves as the
Director of the Kansas Turnpike Authority.
“Secretary
Lorenz is an expert in the area of transportation and understands just how
critical it is to the future of our economy and our state,” Gov. Kelly said.
“She has been a state and national leader in transportation for two decades and
Kansas is lucky to have her leading KDOT.”
“I
am honored to serve as the Secretary of Transportation,” Lorenz said. “I look
forward to working collaboratively with communities and constituencies across
our state to develop a supportable vision for transportation, complete T-WORKS
and craft the next transportation plan for long-term, sustainable success for
all Kansans.”
This
is Lorenz’s second tour of duty for KDOT, serving as the Director of Public
Affairs and Special Assistant from 2003 to 2011. During that time, she led the
development of several efforts at the agency, including the development and
eventual legislative passage of the $8.2 billion, 10-year T-WORKS funding
program in spring 2010.
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