SACRAMENTO—Speaker Fabian Núñez (D-Los Angeles) today appointed former Assembly Majority Leader Dario Frommer to the 13-member California Transportation Commission.

“Dario Frommer has extensive experience on Los Angeles and statewide transportation issues as a leader in the Assembly,” Speaker Núñez said. “His expertise on public transit, highway, and other transportation issues as a member of the legislature will be of invaluable use to the California Transportation Commission.”

Dario Frommer, 44, of Los Angeles, served in the California State Assembly from 2000-20006. During his tenure, he served as the chair of the Assembly Health Committee and as Assembly Majority Leader. He is a partner at the law firm Mayer Brown, where he focuses on issues related to legislative and regulatory matters before state and local government, campaign and election law, health care policy, insurance, and land use. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Political Science from Colgate University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. He is a registered Democrat.

The California Transportation Commission advises and assists the Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency in formulating and evaluating transportation programs in the state. Members are paid $100 per day per meeting up to $500 in any one month, plus necessary expenses. Frommer’s term begins today and ends January 1, 2012.