The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meeting held on October 16, 2023, focused on establishing a slate of candidates for four subregions and provided updates on the Cape Cod Canal Bridges program.

During the meeting, a motion was made to confirm nominees for each subregion, which included Mary Jane Mastrangelo and Edwin Zelensky for Subregion A, Peter Q. Smith and James Plath for Subregion B, Kevin Galligan for Subregion C, and Art Otterino for Subregion D. A correction was made regarding the name of the candidate for Subregion B, clarifying that it should be Peter Q. Smith instead of Peter Quill. The motion to establish the slate of candidates was unanimously approved by the members present.

Following the approval, staff will reach out to each nominee to confirm their willingness to be on the ballot. Once confirmed, ballots will be distributed via email to individual select board members in each subregion. Members can vote during the MPO meeting on November 20 or submit absentee ballots by November 9. The process and deadlines will be communicated through the Cape Cod Commission and MPO websites.

Additionally, the meeting included an update on the Cape Cod Canal Bridges program. Staff provided insights based on recent meetings and discussions, with a commitment to relay specific questions to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) or the Army Corps of Engineers as needed.

The meeting concluded with a focus on ensuring clarity in the election process and ongoing communication regarding the bridges program, highlighting the MPO's commitment to transparency and community engagement.