Transit board, new CEO have much to deliver
By The Herald Editorial Board
The decision as to who is best to head Sound Transit — the three-county public transportation agency now building out an extensive light rail system — fell to experience and familiarity.
The agency’s board of directors, 17 city and county elected officials from Snohomish, King and Pierce counties, unanimously elected one of its own, King County Executive Dow Constantine, who began his work heading the agency on Tuesday, stepping down from his county leadership position of more than 15 years.
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, chair of the agency’s board of directors, in an interview this week with fellow board member and Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello said the board’s selection of Constantine was based on his years of service and leadership and his dedication to Sound Transit.
“He’s obviously very personally committed to the mission of Sound Transit and building a really healthy transportation system throughout the region,” Somers said.
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