MDOT Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King joined The Extra Mile podcast to announce his retirement at the end of the current term, reflect on a 31-year career in public service and look ahead to what’s next.
- Show intro, introducing Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King - 00:30
- Commissioner Tom King announces his retirement at the end of the current term - 1:25
- Reflecting on 31-years of public service in the military, state senate, state house and transportation commission - 02:07
- Looking back on favorite memories during his career as an elected official - 03:01
- On signature legislation including the John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act - 03:58
- On what he's looking forward to in his last year at Southern District Transportation Commissioner - 04:58
- Any particular memories you're proud of as a transportation commissioner, implementation of lottery for transportation funding - 05:40
- On hiring MDOT Executive Director Brad White - 06:27
- Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when traveling on Mississippi highways - 07:25
- Thanking Commissioner King for his service as transportation commissioner - 08:20
- Show outro - 09:39
