October 4, 2024

Dear Advisory Council Colleagues,

Given the plans to restructure the RTAC in the next few months, Andy Reker and I have decided to provide a brief and joint candidate statement.

Essentially, we commit to attending all MPO Board and Committee meetings with the same level of dedication and effort as is customary and currently expected. If you wish to discuss any concerns or ideas you have regarding the MPO (past, present, and future), you can reach out to us. Even though our last meeting is scheduled for November, we are willing to provide feedback and answer questions on an individual basis for as long we attend MPO Board meetings

on behalf what we suppose will be considered an Interim Advisory Council. While this isn't a formal duty, it is something we will do because of our respect for your deep interests in regional transportation and your commendable commitment to the Advisory Council over the many years.

Sincerely,

Lenard Diggins (Candidate for Chair) Andy Reker (Candidate for Vice-Chair)