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To approve the Mayor's appointment of Odie Donald II as a member of the Board of Directors of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a term commencing on October 13, 2026, and expiring October 13, 2030.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to section 33.2-2901 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, is authorized to appoint five members of the Board of Directors of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority for terms of four years from the date of appointment; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has communicated his desire to appoint Odie Donald II as a member of the Board of Directors of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority, effective October 13, 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
That the Mayor’s appointment of Odie Donald II as a member of the Board of Directors of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a term commencing on October 13, 2026, and expiring October 13, 2030, is hereby approved in accordance with section 33.2-2901 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. However, such appointment shall not become effective until the appointee takes the requisite oath of office administered by the City Clerk.
DATE: September 3, 2026
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: RJ Warren, Council Chief of Staff
THROUGH: Will Perkins, Senior Legislative Services Manager
FROM: The Honorable Cynthia Newbille, Councilmember 7th District
RE: To approve the Mayor's appointment of Odie Donald II as a member of the Board of Directors of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a term commencing on October 13, 2026, and expiring October 13, 2030.
CNL-2026-0098
PURPOSE: To approve the Mayor's appointment of Odie Donald II as a member of the Board of Directors of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a term commencing on October 13, 2026, and expiring October 13, 2030.
BACKGROUND: The Richmond ...
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