1/27/10 notes new cm bd downtown austin alliance

presentation~ 6:14pm newly appointed bd mbrs spoke briefly.

6:15p Chris Riley I don’t even own a car, so like many of you I must use public or alternate transportation. Rail – March 2010 healthy bus system sound financial plan restoring public confidence in Capital Metro sales tax good use, buses on time

Ann Stafford texas performing arts, I work tonight CM bright future I represent business community and arts community bridge viewpoints (out of box)

Norm Chafetz lived in Austin since 1985(grew up in Chicago) worked Houston metro financial solvency need to work w/other communities nearby Round Rock, Cedar Park, etc

John Langmore Thanks for coming out public and sponsors, Chris good topics Restoring confidence, hire good CEO Red Line financial stability good stewards board is committed to community, hear from you

Frank Fernandez solvency of agency, engage community broadly all users regional system bring issues to us

John Cowman Austin has a downtown problem, small cities can help board engaged

Beverly Silas ditto,”,” all on board have similar priorities Some parts of Travis County area and metropolitan area Capital Metro service area don’t have service Transparency to public

Mike Martinez Board reflects leadership, next step lots of good in capital metro but need to evolve. I won’t be here long (as chairman?) tough decisions and new leadership I’m Mayor Pro Tem,Chairman temporary, father of an 11 yr old wife hear too!(is a political officer) Redline in operation? Sooner than you think. We need your help everyday.

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