Transit District swears in New Member/Appoints TA Rep

South San Francisco Councilmember Karyl Matsumoto was sworn in today as the newest member of the San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors. Matsumoto, who was appointed by the Cities Selection Committee to represent northern San Mateo County, succeeds Daly City Councilmember Michael Guingona.

"I am honored to serve with such a distinguished group of people,” said Matsumoto, “and I will work diligently to represent northern San Mateo County.

The district's board of directors consists of nine appointed members from various leadership positions in the community. Two of the members serve on the county Board of Supervisors; one member is a transportation expert appointed by the Board of Supervisors; three city council members, one from each judicial district in the county, are appointed by Cities Selection Committee; and, three public members, one of whom must reside on the coastside, are appointed by the above six members.

The board of directors appointed Chair Marc Hershman to serve as the SamTrans representative on the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. The authority administers the proceeds of a countywide half-cent sales tax earmarked for transportation improvements.