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New Metropolitan Public Transit Authority elects inaugural chair and officers

Metropolitan Public Transit Authority · December 19, 2025
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Summary

At its inaugural meeting, the Metropolitan Public Transit Authority elected David Howard as chair and approved officers for vice chair, secretary and treasurer. Trustees also were sworn, initial terms were assigned by lot, and members approved a procedural resolution to publish statutorily required studies.

David Howard was chosen as the inaugural chair of the Metropolitan Public Transit Authority on acclamation during the authority’s first meeting on Dec. 18. The body also elected Frank Emery as vice chair, Christy Long as secretary and Ned Kern as treasurer and completed the administrative steps needed to begin work.

The nominations opened shortly after trustees determined staggered initial terms by lot (red chips for two-year terms, black chips for four-year terms). Justin Harlow nominated Howard; Jocelyn Nollie seconded the nomination, which…

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