DURBIN STATEMENT ON TOM KOTARAC'S ELECTION AS CHAIR OF THE NEW NORTHERN ILLINOIS TRANSIT AUTHORITY

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Dick Durbin issued the following press release:

CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement applauding the election of Tom Kotarac as Chair of the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA):

"There are few people I have met in my career that are more committed to improving our transportation systems than Tom Kotarac. Tom is a dedicated public servant who knows how to yield results by working across the aisle and building regional partnerships that support Illinois' transit projects-all for the benefit of the Illinois commuters that rely on our roads, rail, and airports.

"There is no one better to lead the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority."

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