Mazurkiewicz named to state panel

Mazurkiewicz Cape Coral resident and consultant, Joe Mazurkiewicz, Jr. has been appointed to the Florida Transportation Commission by Governor Charlie Crist.

Mazurkiewicz is the owner of BJM Consulting, a Cape Coral-based company which provides specialized and customized services within many facets of the political arena, including government relations, community relations, campaign management and political event planning and management.

The Florida Transportation Commission was created by the 1987 Legislature to serve as a citizen's oversight board for the Florida Department of Transportation. Composed of nine Commissioners appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate for four-year terms, the Commission meets monthly.

The Commission's primary functions are to review major transportation policy initiatives or revisions submitted by the department pursuant to law, recommend major transportation policy to the Governor and Legislature, serve as an oversight body for the FDOT, and serve as nominating commission in the selection of the Secretary of Transportation.

Mazurkiewicz is replacing consultant, Janet Watermeier.