New Leadership Takes the Helm
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the California Transit Association announced the appointment of Sharon Cooney, CEO of San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), as 33rd Chair of the Executive Committee. Cooney succeeds Karen King, CEO of Golden Empire Transit District in Bakersfield, California.
- A dedicated member of the Association's Executive Committee, Cooney previously served as Vice Chair of the Executive Committee during the 2021-2023 term.
- The Transit Operations Funding Subcommittee steered the Association's recent statewide advocacy efforts that successfully secured funding in the State Budget.
- "It's an honor to take the helm as Chair of the California Transit Association, building upon the tremendous milestones reached as an organization and industry in recent years under the leadership of Karen King," said Cooney.
- The California Transit Association is the leading advocacy organization for public transit in California.