TPO Board
Polk Transportation Planning Organization Board
The TPO board is composed of elected officials and representatives from local government within Polk County.
During the meetings, the Polk Transportation Planning Organization Board undertakes several key activities. They review and approve important planning documents, including the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Board also receives updates on ongoing and upcoming transportation projects, helping to monitor progress and address issues.
Policy and funding decisions are a major focus, with the Board prioritizing projects and allocating federal and state transportation funds. Public input is encouraged through a comment period, allowing the community to share concerns and feedback.
Presentations from TPO staff and experts on traffic studies, safety assessments and planning studies provide essential information. The Polk County Board also directs special projects and studies, such as corridor and transit development plans.
The Board
Chairwoman
- Commissioner Trish Pfeiffer
- City of Bartow
Vice-Chair
- Commissioner Sara Roberts-McCarley
- City of Lakeland
Polk County
- Commissioner Martha Santiago
- Commissioner Michael Scott
- Commissioner Bill Braswell
- Commissioner Rick Wilson
- Commissioner Becky Troutman
City of Auburndale
- Commissioner Jordan Helms
City of Bartow
- Commissioner Trish Pfeiffer
City of Davenport
- Vice Mayor Jeremy Clark
City of Haines City
- Commissioner Omar Arroyo
- Vice Mayor Vernel Smith
City of Lakeland
- Mayor Bill Mutz
- Commissioner Guy LaLonde, Jr.
- Commissioner Sara Roberts McCarley
- Commissioner Stephanie Madden
- Commissioner Bill Read
- Commissioner Mike Musick
City of Lake Alfred
- Vice Mayor Nancy Daley
City of Lake Wales
- Mayor Jack Hilligoss
City of Winter Haven
- Mayor Nat Birdsong
- Mayor Pro-Tem Brian Yates
- Commissioner Lucretia Tracy Mercer
South County Bloc
- City of Frostproof – Council Member Adam Greenway
- City of Fort Meade – Commissioner Jim Watts
- City of Mulberry – Commissioner Collins Smith
Central County and Ridge Bloc
- City of Eagle Lake – Vice Mayor Steven Metosh Sr.
- City of Polk City – Mayor Joe LaCascia
- Town of Lake Hamilton – Mayor Phyllis Hall
- Town of Dundee – Commissioner Willie Quarles
Advisory Members
- L.K. Nandam, FDOT District One Secretary
- Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director
- Heather Bryan, Polk TPO Attorney
Meetings
TPO meetings are held in the County Commission Boardroom, first floor of the County Administration Building, 330 W. Church St., Bartow.
Polk Government TV
Watch all meetings on-demand or via live broadcast on PGTV online or on your cable-access channel.
Previous Meetings
TPO Board Meeting – April 10, 2025
TPO Board Meeting – Feb 13, 2025
TPO Board Meeting – Dec 19, 2024
TPO Board Meeting – Aug. 8, 2024
TPO Board Meeting – June 13, 2024