Bissett, Republican Party look to 2006

Republican Phil Bissett, who ran for county executive in 2002 and is seeking the office again next year, has been promoted to head the state's commuter and train system.

Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s administration elevated the 48-year-old Mayo resident to head MARC on Dec. 17, moving him from his spot as head of compliance and efficiency at the Motor Vehicle Administration.

Mr. Bissett said the commuter system hasn't experienced any serious problems in recent months, but was operating with an interim director.

"We are going to make sure it is safe and secure, and the trains run on time," Mr. Bissett said.

He heads...