Michael Hursh, the former general manager of AC Transit, now works as the chief operating officer for Lane Transit District in Oregon but continues to receive over $500,000 from AC Transit as a consultant. This arrangement has drawn criticism from local advocates and board members who emphasize the need for accountability and careful handling of taxpayer funds amidst potential service cuts. Hursh left AC Transit due to a dispute over service management, highlighting the ongoing challenges in public transportation leadership.
Transit is absolutely essential to our region. As a public transit agency facing a large deficit and potential service cuts for riders, we need to be extremely careful stewards of taxpayer dollars and the public's trust.
I just want to let people know, particularly the board, that I snuck up here for four trips before I got the interview and what an amazing, incredible transit district you have.
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