Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he's appointing Robin Hutcheson to chair the Metropolitan Council, starting in December.

The Met Council is responsible for regional planning in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area, with a focus on transportation, wastewater, housing and aviation systems.

In his announcement, Walz said Hutcheson is a proven leader who has enhanced roadway safety while serving in senior positions at the U.S. Department of Transportation. She was appointed by former President Joe Biden and served as deputy assistant secretary for safety policy and as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Hutcheson also served as public works director in Minneapolis.

“From leading national transportation policy to improving infrastructure here

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