The City of Charlotte is seeking individuals to serve on the new Transit Authority Board of Trustees. This follows the signing of the Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements (P.A.V.E.) Act by Governor Josh Stein earlier this year. The board will only be formed if voters approve a proposed one-cent sales tax increase in November. If approved, the Transit Authority will oversee public transportation planning in Mecklenburg County, as per the City of Charlotte release.
If the sales tax measure passes, the board will have 27 seats, with the City of Charlotte appointing 12 members. Each member will serve a four-year term, though the first terms will be staggered between two and four years. The city is seeking applicants with backgrounds in law, finance, public transportation, and economic development. Current elected officials, registered lobbyists, and their immediate family members are not eligible.
Applicants must live in Mecklenburg County and should ideally have experience or interest in public transportation. The city is encouraging applications from small business owners, residents of unincorporated areas, and regular users of the Charlotte Area Transit System to ensure diverse representation.
Application details, board structure, vacancies, and eligibility requirements are available in the City of Charlotte’s official announcement.
