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March 2, 2010

Swaim-Staley confirmed as transportation chief

After about a week's delay, the Maryland Senate has confirmed the nomination of Beverly Swaim-Staley as secretary of transportation.

Swaim-Staley, the former deputy secretary, was named to the top spot in the department last year after her boss, John D. Porcari, took the No. 2 job in the U.S. Department of Transportation. Her nomination, which was unanimous, had been briefly held up by Sen. Anthony Muse, a Prince George's County Democrat.

Gov. Martin O'Malley released a statement praising her confirmation:

With nearly 12 years of experience as Deputy Transportation Secretary and Chief Financial Officer for MDOT, Beverley Swaim-Staley has the deep knowledge of transportation, along with the management and financial expertise that are necessary for us to move forward. Our transportation program remains in excellent hands under her leadership.

Posted by Michael Dresser at 11:17 AM | Permalink

About Michael Dresser

Michael Dresser has been an editor, reporter and columnist with The Sun longer than Baltimore's had a subway. He's covered retailing, telecommunications, state politics and wine. Since 2004, he's been The Sun's transportation writer. He lives in Ellicott City with his wife and travel companion, Cindy.

His Getting There column appears on Mondays. Mike's blog will be a forum for all who are interested in highways, transit and other transportation issues affecting Baltimore, Maryland and the region.

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