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Committee recommends confirmation of Andre Brere as Maine Turnpike Authority executive director
Summary
The Joint Standing Committee on Transportation voted unanimously April 1, 2025, to recommend Andre Brere’s confirmation as executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority after a public hearing that reviewed his resume and priorities for safety, collaboration with MaineDOT and financial stewardship.
The Joint Standing Committee on Transportation voted unanimously April 1, 2025, to recommend the confirmation of Andre J. Brere of New Hampshire as executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority.
The recommendation came after a public hearing during which the authority’s board chair and the nominee described his management record and priorities. Representative Lydia Crafts formally moved the committee recommendation under 3 M.R.S.A. § 157; the committee then took a roll-call vote in which 12 members present voted yes and none voted no.
Why it matters: The Maine Turnpike Authority operates the 109-mile tolled corridor from Kittery to Augusta and manages more than 641 lane miles without direct state or federal tax support. The authority’s finances, safety record and approach to future projects have direct implications for highway users,…
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