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Council presses MATA for books as interim CEO and board outline 100‑day overhaul
Summary
The MATA board and interim CEO presented a 100‑day plan for fleet and operational fixes Feb. 4, while council members demanded forensic financials before considering additional city funding. The budget committee split a requested $5 million for MATA out of a broader adjustment and sent the rest of the city budget changes forward.
A new MATA (Memphis Area Transit Authority) board and interim CEO outlined a rapid operational plan on Feb. 4, saying the agency has an older fleet, maintenance gaps, and a suspended trolley service that the board wants back in operation. The presentation prompted council members to press the administration and MATA for audited financials before approving additional city funds.
Emily Greer, chair of the MATA (Matter) Board of Commissioners, told the Transportation Committee the board’s top priorities include governance, fiscal stewardship and workforce development as the newly sworn board “spent countless hours” organizing oversight.…
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