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Revision as of 07:02, 25 January 2010 by Rougher07 (talk | contribs) (recreated article with references)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Phil Tomlinson is an American politician from the state of Oklahoma. Tomlinson is the current Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation, having served in that position since he was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma Brad Henry on January 21, 2003. Tomlinson also serves concurrently as the Director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.
Biography
Tomlinson is commerical real estate investor from Shawnee, Oklahoma. Prior to his service to Governor Henry, Tomlinson has served in the administrations of Republican Governor Dewey F. Bartlett and Democratic Governor David Hall in various posts. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in business administration, both from Oklahoma State University.
Secretary of Transportation
As Secretary of Transportation, Tomlinson oversees all state transportation initiatives and the entities charged with implementing them, uncluding the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the Oklahoma Transportation Authority, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority and all Port Authorities within the state.
Position on NAFTA Superhighway
In 2007, Tomlinson told members of the Oklahoma Legislature that Oklahoma has not benefited much from being a member of the North American SuperCorridor Coalition (NASCO). Despite this, Tomlinson did recommend that Oklahoma should continue to partipate in the organization, citing future investment as his reason. The State has been a member of NASCO since 1995.
References
- Francis-Smith, Janice (2003-02-04). "Tomlinson hold first meeting with uncertain panel". The Journal Record.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Carter, Ray (2003-01-22). "Henry names Transportation Secretary, other officials". The Journal Record.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Packham, Jeff (2007-05-11). "Oklahoma legislators debate benefit of NASCO membership". The Journal Record.
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