Virginia Secretary of Transportation

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Secretary of Transportation of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Incumbent
W. Sheppard Miller III
since January 15, 2022 (2022-01-15)
Style Mr. Secretary
Member of Virginia Governor's Cabinet
NominatorThe Governor
AppointerThe Governor
with advice and consent from the Senate and House
Term length 4 years
Inaugural holder Wayne A. Whitham
(as Secretary of Transportation and Public Safety)
FormationApril 8, 1972
Website transportation.virginia.gov

The secretary of transportation is a member of the Virginia Governor's Cabinet. W. Sheppard Miller III is the current secretary.

Contents

Agencies

The secretary of transportation overlooks the following agencies: [1]

List of secretaries

Secretary of Transportation and Public Safety (July 1, 1972–July 1, 1976)

Secretary of Transportation (July 1, 1976–July 1, 1984)

Secretary of Transportation and Public Safety (July 1, 1984–February 22, 1990)

Secretary of Transportation (February 22, 1990–present)

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References

  1. "Transportation Agencies". Secretary of Transportation. Virginia.gov. Retrieved November 21, 2016.