Local Government

Tri-Cities Transit Board Appoints New Chair

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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The Tri-Cities Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Sarah Chen as the new board chair during their July 14, 2026 meeting.

Chen, a longtime community advocate and former city council member, replaces outgoing chair Mark Thompson. The appointment takes effect July 15, 2026.

The board's minutes confirm the unanimous vote with no public comments recorded during the meeting.

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The Tri-Cities Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Sarah Chen as the new board chairNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The vote occurred during their July 14, 2026 meetingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Chen is a longtime community advocate and former city council memberNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Chen replaces outgoing chair Mark ThompsonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The appointment takes effect July 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The board's minutes confirm the unanimous voteNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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No public comments were recorded during the meetingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.