Councilmember Ed Reece

A busy, highly productive day of regional leadership and community collaboration across the San Gabriel Valley ! 💼📈

We kicked off Wednesday morning with the SGVCOG Executive Board meeting, which I had the honor of chairing. We tackled governance topics, including the LACAHSA Board Member Appointee Recommendation process and the evolving Metro Board Governance Structure.

Immediately following, we transitioned into our Transportation Committee meeting to address the infrastructure and transit needs of our communities. We focused on several key items:
* FIFA 2026 World Cup Prep: Reviewing Metrolink event readiness, shuttle logistics, congestion management, and safety protocols to ensure our region is ready for the world stage.
* Budgeting & Transit Reports: Discussing the LA Metro FY 2027 budget, alongside critical updates from our LA Metro and Foothill Transit Liaisons.
* Gold Line Update: As the Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority Liaison, I was proud to provide a progress report on our continued rail expansion.

I also had the distinct pleasure of officially introducing Máté Mali (.mali16) to the SGVCOG team! Máté is a political science graduate student hailing from Paris, France, who will be interning with me for the next six months. We are thrilled to have his perspective and dedication on board as he dives into Southern California policy! 🇪🇺🇺🇸

To wrap up a great day, following a virtual meeting with the California Contract Cities Association Executive Board, I headed over to the South Pasadena City Council Chambers. It was a wonderful opportunity to discuss South Pasadena’s vital role within the COG and present a well-deserved award to the city for their partnership and dedication to our region. 🏆✨

Progress happens when we work together across city lines. Thank you to all of our regional leaders, staff, and partners for an incredible day of moving the San Gabriel Valley forward!

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