Congratulations to Senator Bill Cook! | Eastern North Carolina Now

For Immediate Release:

    The office of Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Friday, September 19, 2014, that he has been appointed to serve as an advisory member on the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham). His term is effective immediately.

    The Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee is responsible to review reports prepared by the N.C. Department of Transportation or any other agency of state government related to transportation.

    "I'm thankful for the opportunity to serve as an advisory member on the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee," Cook said. "My focus in this position will be promoting the needed infrastructures in eastern North Carolina. I look forward to working with my Senate and House colleagues to make sure that the N.C. Department of Transportation has the resources needed to properly address the infrastructure needs in our state."
Bill Cook speaks to his constituents: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage

    The committee is also responsible with monitoring the North Carolina Highway Trust Fund, the Highway Fund, the General Fund, or any other fund when expenditures are related to transportation.

    "Sen. Cook understands the vital role North Carolina's infrastructure plays in paving the way toward a more prosperous future," Berger said. "His leadership and perspective will be invaluable as this committee works to ensure our state has a 21st century transportation system that meets the needs of our citizens."

    Coastal citizens in Senator Cook's district should be grateful for his further connection with the powerful Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee. For samples of the work done by this Committee during the 2013-2014 legislative biennium, see http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/DocumentSites/browseDocSite.asp?nID=33&sFolderName=\2013-14_Biennium\Required_Reports.

    Governor McCrory has recently announced an ambitious plan for transportation projects across NC, including east of I-95. We need to have coastal voices heard during this process!

    Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions.

    Best regards, Henri and Joe McClees

    Joe McClees & Henri McClees
      McClees Consulting, Inc.

      Post Office Box 430
      Oriental, NC 28571

      Office (252) 249-1097
      Fax (252) 249-3275
      www.mccleesconsulting.com
      Joe McClees's mobile (252) 671-1585
      Henri's mobile (252) 671-1559
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