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Steve Henson elected to represent Congressional District 4 on State Transportation Board of Georgia
ATLANTA, GA - Steve Henson, a former member of the Georgia State Senate, has been elected to represent Georgia's Congressional District 4 (CD 4) on the State Transportation Board of Georgia to serve a full five-year term beginning April 15, 2026. He was elected by a caucus of state representatives and senators from CD 4, which includes DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties.
Henson is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in economics. He spent over 40 years with the Laborers' Southeast Training Fund, which focuses on environmental, construction, and safety training, before retiring in 2023.
Henson served multiple terms in the Georgia State Senate, representing the 55th District from 1991 to 1999 and the 41st District from 2003 to 2021. During his tenure, he held several leadership roles, including chair of the Consumer Affairs Committee, floor leader for Governor Zell Miller, chair of the DeKalb Senate Delegation, Senate Democratic Whip, and Senate Minority Leader for more than nine years. He's been recognized for his advocacy in environmental protection, public education, and programs supporting individuals with disabilities, including receiving over 30 awards.
In addition to his legislative service, Henson has been actively involved in numerous community organizations and boards, including the Stone Mountain Exchange Club, DeKalb JCs, American Association of Adapted Sports, and Youth Build DeKalb County. He was appointed by Governor Joe Frank Harris to the Asbestos Licensing Board in 1986 and served as Chair from 1988 to 1990. After leaving the senate, he chaired the DeKalb County Charter Review Commission until 2024.
The 14-member State Transportation Board determines policy and governs the Georgia Department of Transportation. Each member is elected by a caucus of Georgia General Assembly members from their specific congressional district. Board members serve staggered, five-year terms. For more information and individual photos, visit https://www.dot.ga.gov/GDOT/Pages/Board.aspx.
Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia's state and federal highways. We're involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The Department's vision is to boost Georgia's competitiveness through leadership in transportation.
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