New directors include Oregon’s first Dreamer-status attorney along with an expert in criminal justice and civil rights The TriMet Board of Directors welcomes two new members. Dr. LaVerne Lewis and Eun Hyung “Thomas” Kim were nominated by Oregon Governor Kate Brown. The Oregon Senate confirmed their appointments today, March 4, 2021. Dr. Lewis and Kim […]

Interim GM to lead TriMet while Board conducts search for agency’s next leader TriMet’s Board of Directors has appointed Sam Desue, Jr. as interim General Manager of the transit agency. Desue is the current Chief Operating Officer and will assume the role of interim GM on March 6, 2021. The Board made the appointment during […]

The TriMet Board General Manager Search Committee will hold an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent.  The executive session is closed to the public. Representatives of the news media may attend the executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(4) but are specifically directed […]

Encuesta en línea, sesiones de audiencia virtuales, período abierto para comentarios y más oportunidades para dar su opinión están  planificadas para reunir diversas perspectivas TriMet quiere escuchar a los usuarios y a los miembros de la comunidad mientras lanzamos un amplio esfuerzo de participación que ayudará a guiar la búsqueda de nuestro próximo gerente general. […]

Online survey, virtual listening sessions, open comment period and more feedback opportunities planned to gather diverse perspectives TriMet wants to hear from riders and community members as we launch an extensive engagement effort that will help guide the search for our next general manager. General Manager Doug Kelsey will retire in March 2021. The TriMet […]

Due to the extreme storm and power outages, this meeting was moved to Thursday, Feb. 18 The TriMet Board General Manager Search Committee will hold an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent.  The executive session is closed to the public. Representatives of […]

Special Meeting to begin discussion on general manager hiring process, no formal action taken or other business considered until January 27 meeting The TriMet Board of Directors will hold a virtual working session on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, to begin discussion around the search and hiring process for TriMet’s next general manager. The meeting will […]

Appointees bring expertise in community engagement, labor, business and education TriMet’s Board of Directors welcomes three new members following nomination by Oregon Governor Kate Brown and confirmation by the Oregon Senate. The new directors will represent north, northwest and southwest Portland as well as Clackamas County. The new members bring a wide range of experience […]