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Steve Hudson

A "New Day" For Transportation In Georgia?
June 25, 2008

There are new names in the chairman and vice chairman spots on the Georgia State Transportation Board.

The Board has elected Bill Kuhlke, Jr. of Augusta as chairman and Larry Walker of Perry as vice chairman.  Kuhlke represents the 10^th Congressional District; Walker represents the 8^th Congressional District.

Third District Board member Sam Wellborn nominated Kuhlke, saying “It’s a new day for transportation in Georgia” and that “Bill Kuhlke will provide the leadership we need.”

“We have a great leadership team,” Wellborn said, praising Gov. Sonny Perdue, Kuhlke, Walker and Commissioner Gena Abraham, as well as the employees of the Georgia Department of Transportation, which the board oversees.

Prior to joining the Board in 2004, Kuhlke served on the Richmond County Commission from 1996 to 2003 and is a former member of the Richmond County Coliseum Authority, a former member and chairman of the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism (now the Georgia Department of Economic Development) and former member of the World Congress Center Authority.  He owns Kuhlke Properties, a commercial construction company.

Before joining the Board in 2007, Walker practiced law in Perry after graduation from the University of Georgia School of Law, serving six years as a municipal court judge and eight years as city attorney. He was elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1972, taking the seat formerly occupied by Sam Nunn, and served continuously until January 10, 2005.  In 1983, Walker assumed the duties of administration floor leader for Governor Joe Frank Harris, and in 1986 he was elected majority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives, serving in this capacity through 2002.  He also served on the Judiciary, Rules, and Appropriations Committees.

“I appreciate the confidence you all have shown in me to lead this Board,” Kuhlke said. “Mr. Walker and I will work hard to make this Board and Department great for Georgia.”

Added Walker: “I feel great about our Board; their dedication is top notch.”

Posted by Steve Hudson on June 25, 2008 | Comments (0)