Governor Butch Otter has appointed former longtime Lewiston city manager Jan Vassar to fill the Idaho Transportation Board vacancy left by the death of Bruce Sweeney in August. Sweeney’s term was due to expire at the end of January 2010.
Vassar, who has been a member of the Idaho Public Transportation Advisory Council since 2007, says she’s looking forward to the challenge.
Jan Vassar, comments on her new appointment
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While Vassar is aware of the issues facing transportation funding in the state, she admits there is still plenty to become familiar with.
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Vassar, who will now hold the seat once held by longtime Lewiston lawmaker Mike Mitchell, plans to consult with him about the inner workings of the board and its relationship with the Legislature.
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Vassar fills the District 2 seat on the seven-member transportation board, which oversees department operations. District 2 includes Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce counties.
Vassar has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Washington State University. She was Lewiston’s city manager from September 1992 to February 2006, supervising all city departments including the airport, police, fire, parks, community development and public works. The Governor will decide later whether to reappoint Vassar to the board for a full six-year term.
