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Board Transition with New Governor Appointees Could Signal Policy or Priority Shifts
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HSR Newsroom · Aug 15
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Summary
Governor Newsom appointed Steve Kawa and Jason Elliott to the HSRA Board of Directors in May 2026, replacing outgoing Chair Tom Richards and Vice Chair Nancy Miller.
Details
New board leadership may shift programmatic priorities or procurement timelines, warranting relationship-building with incoming appointees.
No direct funding implication identified
California High-Speed Rail Authority Governor Gavin Newsom Steve Kawa Jason Elliott
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