Earp appointed to California Transportation Commission

Earp appointed to California Transportation Commission James Earp, 54, of Roseville, has been appointed to the California Transportation Commission by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Since 1998, Earp has served as executive director of the California Alliance for Jobs.
   In 2006, Earp launched an initiative campaign to increase protection for funding to the state's Transportation Congestion Improvement Act and also served as chair of the Yes on 1A-1E Campaign. California voters overwhelmingly approved propositions 1A through 1E, which will provide more than $19 billion for statewide transportation projects. From 1976 to 1998, Earp was public relations director for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3, a heavy construction union.
Earp's appointment to the CTC will take effect on March 1.
   The CTC is a state government board which allocates construction funds for highway, passenger rail and transit improvements throughout California.