In a reversal of its previous decision, lateefahsimon will remain on the Board of SFBART. According to the transit agency, BART staff alone are not independently empowered to declare a vacancy in District 7.
BART Board President Rebecca Saltzman and BART General Manager Bob Powers have issued the following joint statement about BART District 7:
The BART Board of Directors and BART staff are working to address the unfortunate chain of events surrounding BART District 7 and the impact to Lateefah Simon, who has been a champion for BART and our riders. In response, we’ve sought advice from outside legal counsel with expertise in election law to ensure we follow the proper steps moving forward.
Based on counsel’s opinion, Lateefah Simon will continue to serve on the BART Board, as the BART Board of Directors have not made a determination that a vacancy exists in District 7. BART staff alone are not independently empowered to declare a vacancy in District 7. Formal action by the majority of the Board or an order by a court in a special judicial proceeding, known as a quo warranto action, is required to declare a vacancy. Therefore, Director Simon remains on the Board representing District 7.
This has been a very difficult situation, especially for Director Simon who moved her family for safety reasons and to live steps away from the transit system she relies on for transportation and that she proudly represents. We want to express our deepest apologies to Lateefah and all stakeholders for how this has played out. BART will continue to work with outside legal counsel through any next steps and we are committed to transparency throughout the process.
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