COUNCIL AGENDA: 8/11/2026
FILE: 26-813
ITEM: 2.7
Memorandum
TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS TO
COMMITTEES, BOARDS, AND
COMMISSIONS
DATE: July 21, 2026
APPROVED:
RECOMMENDATION
1. Reappoint Councilmembers Pamela Campos, Rosemary Kamei, and Bien Doan as the City's representatives to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board,
2. Reappoint Councilmembers Peter Ortiz and George Casey to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board as alternate representatives,
3. Appoint Councilmember Anthony Tordillos to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors.
DISCUSSION
The terms for the City of San José's representatives on ABAG expired on June 30, 2026.
Accordingly, I request the reappointment of Councilmembers Campos, Kamei, and Doan as the City's voting representatives, with Councilmembers Ortiz and Casey serving as alternates.
Additionally, Vice Mayor Foley recently concluded three and a half years of dedicated service on the VTA Board of Directors. Given the importance of transportation investments and operations in Downtown San José, it has long been the City's practice for the District 3 Councilmember to serve as a voting member of the VTA Board. Maintaining Downtown representation is especially important given the concentration of transit services, major regional connections, and transformative transportation investments in the City's urban core. Appointing Councilmember Tordillos to the VTA Board will ensure that Downtown San José continues to have a direct voice in decisions affecting current bus and light rail operations, as well as the planning and delivery of major regional transit projects that will shape the City's future.