New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday picked former state Attorney General David Samson to replace Anthony Coscia as chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
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Coscia has served as chairman since 2003.
Samson’s nomination is subject to state Senate confirmation. Samson served as attorney general from 2002 to 2003 and is a founding member of New Jersey-based law firm Wolff & Samson PC. He served former governors James Florio and Thomas Kean on a commission and task force.
“David Samson is a well-respected, distinguished leader who I am confident will successfully steer the Port Authority through this next critical phase in the bistate agency’s history,” Christie said in a press release.
