The Matthews Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 24 to appoint Dana as the town's primary member and Susan as the alternate to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority.

Staff said they recommended the two candidates after consulting with Ned Curran (who the transcript indicates is expected to chair the transit authority) and because the appointees have familiarity with land use, transportation and the Silver Line project. A board member asked whether the positions are paid; staff answered they are volunteer roles.

Mayor Pro Tem raised a question about residency requirements after seeing the town website language, saying it appeared applicants must live in the town of Matthews; staff clarified that the relevant rule requires residency in Mecklenburg County, which would allow an alternate who lives in Charlotte to serve. The board appointed Dana (who staff said lives in Matthews) as the primary representative and Susan as alternate.

The board took the appointment on a motion to approve, with Commissioner Ken McCool making the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Gina Hoover seconding; the motion passed unanimously. The discussion recorded concerns about ensuring appointees are familiar with transit operations and whether transit users should be prioritized as appointees.

What happens next: The appointments will be transmitted to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority. No compensation or additional conditions were adopted at this meeting.