Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Vice President Dave Pine, District 1
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 third term commencing January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026.
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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 third term.
Peter Ratto was appointed by the Board of Supervisors in February 2015. Mr. Ratto also serves as the SamTrans representative on the City/County Association of Government’s Congestion Management Environmental Quality Committee. Mr. Ratto is the principal owner of P.M. Ratto Consulting, LLC. Prior to serving on the SamTrans Board, Mr. Ratto served nine years on the SamTrans Citizen Advisory Committee representing multimodal riders. Mr. Ratto holds a bachelor’s degree in Transportation Management from San Francisco State University and has over 40 years of experience in the waste management and recycling industry. Mr. Ratto also serves as a representative on City/County Association of Government’s Congestion Management Environmental Quality Committee. A life-long public transit user, Mr. Ratto grew up in Daly City and currently resides in San Mateo.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.