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For Information - Reappointment of Rich Kwansneski as Chairman of the PACE Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority.
Staff Summary
• Richard Kwasneski has served as the Chairman of the PACE Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority since December 2006 and led efforts to enhance commuter bus services such as bus on shoulder routes, van pool, coordination on paratransit and has been a strong supporter of the shuttle bug program specific to Lake County.
• Chairman Kwasneski is the former Mayor of Lemont.
• State statute grants the Collar Board Chairs and the Commissioners representing suburban Cook County the authority to appoint the Pace Board Chairman with a majority of support among the group.
• The Cook and Collar County Chairs, including Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor, recently signed a joint letter supporting Chairman Kwasneski’s reappointment to a four-year term.
• The matter is being included as a part of Chairman Lawlor’s ongoing commitment to transparency and communicating actions and appointments under his direct authority to the County Board.