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Board Leadership Transitions with New Governor Appointments
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HSR Newsroom · Aug 19
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Summary
Governor Newsom appointed Steve Kawa and Jason Elliott to the CHSRA Board of Directors in May 2026, replacing outgoing Chair Tom Richards and Vice Chair Nancy Miller.
Details
Board composition changes can signal shifts in program priorities, procurement appetite, and P3 receptiveness; stakeholders should monitor new board member positions.
No direct funding implication identified
California High-Speed Rail Authority Governor Gavin Newsom Steve Kawa Jason Elliott
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