Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: President Noelia Corzo, District 2
Subject: Reappointment to the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the reappointment of Peter Ratto to the San Mateo County Transit District Board, representing Board Member possessing expertise in the field of transportation, for a fourth term commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Transit District Board, otherwise known as SamTrans, is made up of nine members consisting of representation from the Board of Supervisors; Public Members (including one from the Coast); Southern, Central, and Northern City Members; and, one member possessing expertise in the field of transportation. Duties of Board Director are to set policy and approve funding for the transit district.
DISCUSSION:
Peter Ratto has served on the Board since 2015 and wishes to be reappointed for a fourth term.
Peter M. (Pete) Ratto was appointed by the Board of Supervisors in February 2015. He retired in March of 2016 after almost forty-five years in the solid waste industry. He began his career "on the trucks" with Golden Gate Disposal Company, now known as Recology Golden Gate, in San Francisco in 1971 while still attending San Francisco State University. Mr. Ratto graduated from San Francisco State in 1976 with a BA degree in Transportation Management and assumed a full-time position at Golden Gate Disposal. A native of San Francisco and a second generation "garbageman," he served in almost every operational management position within the company. From Route Supervisor to the manager of Golden Gate's roll-off division, which was one of the largest and highest revenue operations of its kind in the West. Mr. Ratto ended his career as the Manager of Waste and Recycling Systems. During his time in this position at Golden Gate, Mr. Ratto,...
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