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San Antonio council appoints three members to VIA Metropolitan Transit board
Summary
The City Council appointed Ramón Flores, Paola Sofía Fernández and Melanie Towil to three open seats on the VIA Metropolitan Transit board after interviewing 10 candidates. The appointees took the oath of office during the meeting; councilmembers emphasized transit priorities including continued work on the Green Line.
The San Antonio City Council voted Nov. 6 to appoint Ramón Flores, Paola Sofía Fernández and Melanie Towil to three openings on the VIA Metropolitan Transit board, filling terms that run through Dec. 31, 2026.
City Secretary Debbie Rocksinger told the council the selection followed the process outlined in Chapter 451 of the Texas Transportation Code and noted the city received 33 applications and shortlisted 11 candidates (one…
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