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Senate approves overhaul of RTD board, reducing elected seats and adding appointed experts
Summary
The Senate passed Senate Bill 150 to shrink the Regional Transportation District board, add appointed seats for expertise, and remove ridership as a criterion for drawing districts. Sponsors said the change aims to improve accountability; opponents argued it dilutes voter representation. Multiple floor amendments were adopted.
The Colorado Senate on April 20 approved Senate Bill 150, a major restructuring of the Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) governing board that reduces the number of elected seats and creates appointed positions intended to add financial and operational expertise. The measure passed following a series of floor amendments and debate.
Proponents, led on the floor by Senator Ball, said the 15‑member elected board has struggled to deliver reliable service and that a smaller, partly appointed board would bring needed expertise and improve oversight. "There have been a lot of problems at RTD and the current structure makes oversight difficult," Senator Ball said, urging support for the bill and for amendments that clarify appointment criteria and conflict‑of‑interest rules.
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