Gordon Linton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gordon J. Linton
Federal Transit Administration Official portrait
Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration
In office 1993–1999
President	Bill Clinton
Preceded by	Brian Clymer
Succeeded by	Jennifer Dorn
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 200th district
In office January 4, 1983 – August 13, 1993
Preceded by	John F. White Jr.
Succeeded by	LeAnna Washington
Personal details
Born	(1948-03-26) March 26, 1948 (age 77) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Lincoln University, B.A. Antioch University, M.Ed

Gordon J. Linton (born March 26, 1948) served as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration in the United States Department of Transportation ( 1993-1999). He was nominated by President Bill Clinton, confirmed by the United States Senate and appointed by the President on August 6, 1993.

Biography

Linton previously was elected and served six terms as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. First elected on November 2, 1982, he represented the 200th legislative district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1983-1993).