Community Members Needed for MBCOC
Help Santa Clara County build transportation solutions that move the community! Make your voice heard and ensure that your transportation dollars are spent appropriately by serving on the 2016 Measure B Citizens’ Oversight Committee (MBCOC). Multiple committee vacancies are available – apply online (MBCOC Application) today!
In 2016, voters overwhelmingly approved Measure B with nearly 72% support. Measure B, a 30-year half- cent countywide sales tax, will fund projects that enhance transit, highways, expressways and active transportation (bicycles, pedestrians, and complete streets). While the VTA Board of Directors sets policy decisions for 2016 Measure B, voters entrusted the MBCOC to provide oversight to ensure that the 2016 Measure B funds are spent according to the ballot language and to keep voters informed about Program compliance.
The VTA Board of Directors is responsible for all policy decisions on Program implementation. Detailed information on the 2016 Measure B Program and its status is available at the Transparency Website.
The MBCOC is comprised of eight (8) membership positions representing specific areas of expertise needed to assist the Committee in fulfilling its responsibilities. Key factors of membership and the appointment process are:
• Online application process is open and competitive.
• Selection process seeks a balance of relevant professional experience. • Candidates must be registered to vote in Santa Clara County • Term is four years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms • Committee generally meets 5 times per year
The online application is available at: MBCOC Application, and more information on the Committee, its responsibilities, and the 2016 Measure B Program is available at: MBCOC Website.