Michael B. Carroll

American politician

Michael B. Carroll
Carroll in August 2022
Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 12, 2023 (2023-01-12)
GovernorJosh Shapiro
Preceded byYassmin Gramian
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 118th district
In office
January 2, 2007[1] – November 30, 2022 (2022-11-30)
Preceded byThomas M. Tigue
Succeeded byJim Haddock
Personal details
Born1962 (age 61–62)
Avoca, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Scranton (BA)

Michael B. Carroll (born 1962) is an American politician who serves as the Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation since 2023. A Democrat, he previously served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 118th District from 2007 to 2023.

Early life and education

Carroll was born in Avoca, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Pittston Area High School in 1980 and received a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies from the University of Scranton.[2]

Career

Prior to elective office, he worked as district office director for Congressman Paul Kanjorski, as liaison for transportation issues for Governor Bob Casey, and as chief of staff for Representative John Yudichak. He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2006 and assumed office on January 2, 2007.[3] He did not seek re-election in 2022.

On January 12, 2023, Governor-elect Josh Shapiro nominated Carroll to serve as Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation.[4] He was confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate on May 3.[5] In June 2023, Carroll "practically lived out of a trailer on the site" to supervise the repair of Interstate 95 after its 2023 collapse, resuming traffic in just twelve days.[6]

References

  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. January 2, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  2. ^ "Rep. Michael B. Carroll Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Retrieved January 11, 2009.
  3. ^ "Representative Mike Carroll (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  4. ^ O'Boyle, Bill (January 12, 2023). "Shapiro nominates Carroll to lead PennDOT". Sunday Dispatch.
  5. ^ Ulrich, Steve (May 3, 2023). "Three More Cabinet Appointees Confirmed By State Senate". PoliticsPA. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  6. ^ Shapiro, Josh (July 16, 2023). "We fixed I-19 in 12 days. Here are our lessons for U.S. infrastructure". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 16, 2023.

External links

  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Michael B. Carroll's official PA House website
  • Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Michael B. Carroll's official caucus website
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