Dieterich, IL… State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) released the following statement on the announcement by Gov. JB Pritzker of his naming Gia Biagi to become the next secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) pending the approval of the state legislature. She will replace current Secretary Omer Osman, who is leaving at the end of 2024.
“I think it is obvious that with our constant pressure for the current IDOT director to be held accountable for the 2023 accident outside of Teutopolis, as well as his major mismanagement along I-70, he has decided to leave his position. It is my hope that the new director takes the position seriously and we do not see the same gross negligence as the past few years. I look forward to working with her, but time will tell.”
If you have questions or concerns about this or any other state program or policy, please contact Rep. Niemerg at 217-813-6036 or online at RepNiemerg.com.