Gov. Rod Blagojevich has named former Deputy Governor Sheila Nix to the Chicago Transit Authority Board.Here's more from Clout St.:
The 46-year-old Oak Park resident left the Blagojevich administration in June, saying she wanted to spend more time with her family.
Nix served as deputy governor from December 2006 to June 2008.
Before working for the state, Nix served as chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida from 2000 to 2003. From 1992 to 1999, she served in U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey's administration as chief of staff and legislative director.
Nix, who left her $135,000-a-year post with the administration in June, will replace Nicholas Zagotta, who was appointed by Blagojevich in 2004 to complete a term that ended in 2007. The board consists of seven members, with three appointed by the governor, and four by the mayor.If you want to know more about the CTA board go here.
Members serve seven-year terms, draw a $25,000-a-year salary and get health and pension benefits.
Nix's appointment must be approved by the Illinois Senate and the mayor.
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