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| Name | REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Function | To serve as the financial oversight and regional planning body for the three public transit operators in northeastern Illinois: the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra commuter rail and Pace suburban bus. |
| Composition | Mayoral Appointments: 5 Ex Officio Members: 0 Other: 11 |
| City Council Approval | Required for Mayoral Appointments |
| Legal Authority | 70 ILCS 3615/3.01 |
| More Information | Board website |
| Member Name | Term Expires | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|
| Oswaldo Alvarez | 07/01/2027 | Mayor |
| Pat Carey | Continuing Appointment | Other |
| William Coulson | 06/30/2026 | Other |
| Honorable Kirk W Dillard | Continuing Appointment | Other |
| Jamie Gathing | Continuing Appointment | Other |
| Elizabeth Gorman | 06/30/2026 | Other |
| Christopher J Groven | Continuing Appointment | Other |
| Natasha Jenkins | 07/01/2027 | Mayor |
| Thomas G Kotarac | 05/14/2028 | Mayor |
| Michael Lewis | Continuing Appointment | Other |
| Dennis J Mondero | 07/01/2028 | Mayor |
| John Retondo | No Expiration Date | Other |
| J.D. Ross | 04/01/2028 | Other |
| Nora Cay Ryan | 07/01/2027 | Mayor |
| Honorable Brian Sager | Continuing Appointment | Other |
| John Yonan | Continuing Appointment | Other |
The information on this site is current as of November 25, 2025
