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Board Leadership Transition with New Governor Appointees
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HSR Newsroom · Jul 05
Summary
Governor Newsom appointed Steve Kawa and Jason Elliott to the CAHSRA Board of Directors in May 2026, replacing outgoing Chair Tom Richards and Vice Chair Nancy Miller.
Details
New board members with political backgrounds may accelerate or redirect the private investment process and near-term contracting strategy.
No direct funding implication, but board composition changes can shift procurement priorities and P3 strategy
California High-Speed Rail Authority Governor Gavin Newsom Steve Kawa Jason Elliott
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