The new director of the sprawling agency that sets transportation policies in The City had some reassuring words Thursday for anyone concerned that he’ll be in over his head due to his lack of transit experience.
“I’m a fast learner,” said Ed Reiskin, formerly director of San Francisco’s Department of Public Works. “Give me a month and I’ll be well-versed in all these things.”
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is expected to announce its new chief Thursday — and all signs point to Ed Reiskin.The agency’s board of directors will hold a 10 a.m. meeting where Reiskin, the heavy favorite to replace Nathaniel Ford, is likely to be introduced as the new executive director of the SFMTA, which manages transportation in The City.
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s new interim executive director could be in line for a pay bump.Former external relations director Debra Johnson took over the lead role of the agency on July 1, following the forced ouster of Nathaniel Ford by the SFMTA board of directors.
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Muni named Debra Johnson, the lead agency negotiator for the transit agency during contract talks with its operators union, to take over as the interim department chief Friday.
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Bracing for contentious and delicate labor negotiations with its workers, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is bringing in a $100,000 hired gun to handle public relations.The $100,000 PR contract comes at a time when the agency is struggling financially, facing a $20 million deficit. Meanwhile, The City is looking at a $380 million budget shortfall.
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