Rick West, a former Otter Tail County Public Works Director; Commissioner Wayne Johnson; County Highway Engineer Krysten Foster (Otter Tail County)
Otter Tail County, MN – Otter Tail County proudly announces that County Commissioner Wayne Johnson (District 2) has been awarded the William Koniarski Transportation Advocate Award for 2024. This award, presented by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, honors those who demonstrate exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure.
“We are honored to see Commissioner Johnson’s hard work recognized through this award,” said Otter Tail County Highway Engineer Krysten Foster. “His commitment to advancing our transportation infrastructure has created lasting positive impacts that will benefit our residents for years to come.”
Margaret Donahoe, Executive Director of the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, described the award as follows: “This award is presented periodically to an individual or unit of government from the public sector who has shown outstanding leadership and commitment to improving Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure. Bill Koniarski served as a Scott County Commissioner for many years and was always a leading advocate for transportation investments in Scott County and beyond.”
Rick West, a former Otter Tail County Public Works director, presented Johnson with the award and said, “Commissioner Johnson’s contributions to transportation in Otter Tail County have consistently demonstrated his vision for safe, accessible and fiscally responsible infrastructure.”
“I am humbled, honored and very grateful for this award,” said Johnson as he thanked those who mentored and supported him in his advocacy. “Transportation is important and I have been empowered and encouraged to advocate for transportation in Otter Tail County and the State. Thank you for this award.”
Story courtesy of Otter Tail County
