ATLANTA- House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of State Representative Edward Lindsey (R- Atlanta) as a citizen member to the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding. As a result, Rep. Lindsey will resign from the Georgia General Assembly to accept the position.
“It has been an honor to represent the Buckhead, Brookhaven, and Sandy Springs communities for nearly ten years,” said Rep. Lindsey. “From my years under the Gold Dome, I understand that long term transportation infrastructure demands are one of the most pressing concerns for my district. Therefore, I believe my time can best be spent in the next few months serving on this joint study committee.”
Because Rep. Lindsey is not standing for re-election in November and his duties from the second regular session of the 2013-2014 General Assembly are complete, the resignation will not require a special election. State Representative Joe Wilkinson (R-Atlanta) and his office will handle any constituent services needed by the citizens of District 54 for the remainder of 2014.
“I commend Edward for his decade of service to House District 54,” said House Speaker David Ralston. “I am grateful he is willing to continue his service to the state in this new role. The work of this committee will shape how we address transportation funding as a state, and I know his efforts will make an important difference in the work of this committee.”
The Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding, created by House Resolution 1573, is charged with identifying new sources and methods of funding for critical transportation infrastructure needs. The 16-member subcommittee will work in the interim leading up to the 2015 session of the Georgia General Assembly.
For more information on HR 1573, please click here.
Representative Edward Lindsey represents the citizens of District 54, which includes portions of Fulton County. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2004, and currently serves on the Appropriations, Education, Ethics, Industry and Labor, Judiciary, and Rules committees.
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