Liz Hausmann Named To National Transportation Steering Committee

JOHNS CREEK, GA -- Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann has been named to the Transportation Steering Committee for the National Association of Counties.

The committee is responsible for guiding policy platforms for counties on matters pertaining to federal transportation legislation, funding and regulation and impact on county government.

Key issues include highway and bridge development, finance and safety, public transit development and finance, transportation planning, airport development and service, passenger and freight railroads, ports and waterways, freight movement, and research and development of new modes of transportation.

“Recent events have underscored the continued importance of ensuring that the Atlanta metro region has a robust transportation infrastructure in place to continue our economic viability and good quality of life," Hausmann said. "I look forward to working with NACo to bring our local issues to the forefront of any national transportation initiatives that may help with our mobility needs in Fulton County."

Transportation remains one of the top issues facing residents, and Hausmann will represent Fulton County along with other county officials from across the country in setting national policy around this issue.

Fulton County, with the help of the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Fulton cities outside Atlanta, have commissioned a study to recommend a transit plan for the county, with preliminary results due in December.

As the Commission's executive sponsor of “All People Have Economic Opportunity,” Hausmann played a vital role in working with Fulton County cities in bringing forward the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax approved by voters in November.

Hausmann has served District 1 residents on the Commission since 2011. She came to Fulton County with an extensive record of public service on the Fulton County School Board, the Johns Creek City Council and numerous civic and government boards.

District 1 represents Johns Creek and portions Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs east of GA-400.

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