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Governor to have more MoDOT control if bill passes

December 4, 2003
By: Stephanie Hockridge
State Capital Bureau

Gov. Holden says placing MoDOT under his direction would bring more accountability to the department. Stephanie Hockridge has the story.

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MoDOT is forced to find new leadership after the recent resignation of MoDOT Director Henry Hungerbeeler.

But some state legislators say a structural change in the transportation department is necessary.

Legislators want to put MoDOT under the direction of the governor.

Gov. Holden agrees the change could benefit MoDOT.

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"THE FACT IS THAT IT WOULD BRING MORE ACCOUNTABILITY BECAUSE THE PEOPLE KNOW THAT THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI IS THE ONE TO BE ANSWERED TO IN TERMS OF MAKING SURE WE GET THE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES IN PLACE AND DO THE PROJECTS TO REALLY PROPEL THIS ECONOMY."

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Rep. Matt Bartle, who proposed the constitutional amendment, says this change would make road projects a high priority because the governor would have to answer for the poor road conditions.

From the state Capitol, I'm Stephanie Hockridge.Date:12/04/03

By: Stephanie Hockridge

State Capital Bureau

The governor will have more control over MoDOT if a proposed constitutional amendment passes. Stephanie Hockridge has the story.

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MoDOT is forced to find new leadership after the recent resignation of MoDOT Director Henry Hungerbeeler.

But some state legislators want to forego the search for a replacement candidate.

Rep. Matt Bartle recently drafted a bill placing MoDOT under the direction of the governor.

He says this structural change would result in road projects that reflect the desires of the people.

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"WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO PUT BANDAIDS ON THE PROBLEM BY FINDING THE RIGHT DIRECTOR OR THE RIGHT LEADERSHIP. BUT WE HAVE A MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITY PROBLEM. WE HAVE A SYSTEM THAT IS NOT ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PEOPLE THAT IT'S SUPPOSED TO SERVE."

Gov. Holden agreed that this would be a positive change.

He says the change in leadership would bring more accountability to MoDOT.

From the state Capitol, I'm Stephanie Hockridge.Date:12/04/03

By: Stephanie Hockridge

State Capital Bureau

A proposed constitutional amendment calls for the governor to head-up MoDOT. Stephanie Hockridge has the story.

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MoDOT is forced to find new leadership after the recent resignation of MoDOT Director Henry Hungerbeeler.

But some state legislators want to forego the search for a replacement candidate.

Rep. Matt Bartle recently drafted a bill placing MoDOT under the direction of the Governor.

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"IT PLACES MODOT UNDER THE GOVERNOR SO THE GOVERNOR WOULD HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE PEOPLE FOR THE SORRY STATE OF THE ROADS AND IF THE GOVERNOR HAD TO STAND ELECTION AND EXPLAIN TO THE PEOPLE WHY THE ROADS ARE IN SUCH SAD SHAPE WE WOULDN'T HAVE SUCH BAD ROADS."

Gov. Holden says this change in leadership would bring more accountability to MoDOT.

He says the governor would make sure transportation resources are in the right place and promote projects that help propel the economy.

From the state Capitol, I'm Stephanie Hockridge.