Michael B. Carroll

Michael B. Carroll (born 1962) is an American politician. A Democrat, he served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 118th District from 2007 to 2023. On January 12, 2023, Governor-elect Josh Shapiro nominated Carroll to serve as Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation.[2]

For other people named Michael Carroll, see Michael Carroll (disambiguation).
Michael B. Carroll
Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation
Acting
Assumed office
January 12, 2023 (2023-01-12)
GovernorJosh Shapiro
Preceded byYassmin Gramian
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 118th district
In office
January 2, 2007[1] – November 30, 2022 (2022-11-30)
Preceded byThomas M. Tigue
Succeeded byJim Haddock
Personal details
Born1962 (age 60–61)
Avoca, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Scranton (BA)

Early life and education

Carroll was born in Avoca, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Pittston Area High School in 1980 and received a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies from the University of Scranton.[3]

Career

Prior to elective office, he worked as district office director for Congressman Paul Kanjorski, as liaison for transportation issues for Governor Bob Casey, and as chief of staff for Representative John Yudichak. He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2006 and assumed office on January 2, 2007.[4] He did not seek re-election in 2022.

References
  1. "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  2. O'Boyle, Bill (January 12, 2023). "Shapiro nominates Carroll to lead PennDOT". Sunday Dispatch.
  3. "Rep. Michael B. Carroll Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
  4. "Representative Mike Carroll (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-09.


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