Board Leadership Transition: New Newsom Appointees Steve Kawa and Jason Elliott Join Board

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HSR Newsroom · Jul 05

Summary

Governor Newsom appointed Steve Kawa and Jason Elliott to the Authority's Board of Directors, replacing outgoing Chair Tom Richards and Vice Chair Nancy Miller. This represents a shift in program governance.

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Why It Matters

Board composition changes can influence program priorities, procurement pace, and P3 appetite, warranting stakeholder relationship monitoring.

Money Direction

No direct funding implication identified

Who

California High-Speed Rail Authority Governor Gavin Newsom Steve Kawa Jason Elliott

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