For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Montgomery County Executive Douglas M. Duncan has announced his choice of Arthur Holmes, Jr. as Director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation. The appointment of Mr. Holmes must be confirmed by the County Council.
Mr. Holmes is a retired U.S. Army Major General who has served as director of the County’s Go Montgomery! traffic congestion relief program for the past two years. He also has seven years experience on the Montgomery County Planning Board, serving as a commissioner, and then vice-chair and chairman. In announcing his pick for the DPWT Director position, Duncan thanked Deputy Director Michael Hoyt for serving as the department’s acting director since the retirement of Albert Genetti last spring. For more information on Mr. Holmes, as well as the County Executive's choice for the newly created Fire Chief position, see the County's press release. Release ID: 04-094