State Representative Vance Smith says he'll try for the Department of Transportation commissioner's job again. The Pine Mountain Republican was beaten out for the post on a 7-6 vote by Gena Abraham Evans in October 2007. The State Transportation Board voted 9-3 in February to fire Evans. Evans controversial tenure included a romantic relationship with board chairman Mike Evans, leading to their marriage. The General Assembly passed a bill that takes some power and influence away from the DOT board and shifts it to the General Assembly and the governors office. Smith is chairman of the House Transportation Committee.
(Associated Press)
(Associated Press)
