Trump picks area politician for Amtrak board

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 4:23 p.m. February 2, 2018
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SARASOTA — President Donald Trump nominated Sarasota politician Joe Gruters to serve on the Amtrak board of directors for the remainder of a five-year term.

According to a White House press release, the term would expire Oct. 4, 2022.

Gruters also serves in the Florida House of Representatives for District 73, which covers parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties.

 

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