Compiled by Justin Swanson
The Orange County Transportation Authority welcomes 10 new members to its board of directors following appointments made by the City Selection Committee of Orange County.
Comprised of Orange County mayors, the City Selection Committee made the appointments at its meeting Nov. 15. The new directors will be sworn-in in December and January as the current board members’ terms of office expire.
OCTA’s 17-member board is comprised of five county supervisors, two representatives from cities in each of the five supervisorial districts and two public members appointed by the board. Additionally, the Orange County Caltrans director serves as the 18th member in an ex-officio capacity.
San Clemente Councilwoman Lori Donchak was selected to serve in the Fifth District seat, currently held by Director Peter Herzog. This term is for two years, from January 2013 through December 2014.
Mission Viejo Mayor Frank Ury was selected to serve in the Fifth District seat, currently held by Director Paul Glaab. This appointment is to fill the current term of Glaab, who is termed out of office in 2012. The term will expire in December 2013.
Irvine Councilman Jeff Lalloway was selected to serve in the Third District seat. This term is for two years, from January 2013 through December 2014.
Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido of Santa Ana was reappointed to serve in the First District seat. This term is for two years, from January 2013 through December 2014.
Garden Grove Councilman Steve Jones was selected to serve in the First District seat. The term will expire in December 2013.
Seal Beach Mayor Pro Tem Gary Miller was selected to serve in the Second District seat. This term is for two years, from January 2013 through December 2014.
Huntington Beach Councilman Matt Harper was selected to serve in the Second District seat. The term will expire in December 2013.
Tustin Mayor Pro Tem Al Murray was selected to serve in the Third District seat. The term will expire in December 2013.
La Habra Mayor Tim Shaw was selected to serve in the Fourth District seat, currently vacant. This term is for two years, from January 2013 through December 2014.
Anaheim Councilwoman Gail Eastman was selected to serve in the Fourth District seat. The term will expire in December 2013.
