Board Leadership Transition with Two New Governor Appointees
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. This represents a significant governance shift.
Details
New board leadership may shift program strategy, P3 appetite, or procurement sequencing — firms should monitor for policy and priority changes in upcoming board meetings.
No direct funding signal; governance change may influence program direction and procurement priorities
California High-Speed Rail Authority Governor Gavin Newsom Steve Kawa Jason Elliott
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