Taxpayer Oversight Ensures Success of Measure I

July 12, 2024

The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) was authorized as part of the Measure I Ordinance approved by the voters and has been monitoring the successful implementation of this critical transportation funding source since the inception of the Measure. The ITOC is a five-member body with particular experience and expertise that would aid them in reviewing the implementation of the Measure I expenditure plan.

One of two recently vacant positions on the ITOC was for a member who is a current or retired manager of a major privately financed development or construction project, who by training and experience would understand the complexity, costs, and implementation issues in building large scale transportation improvements.  Mr. Chad Logan who owns construction, construction management, and property management businesses in Blue Jay, California applied for the vacancy.

The second of the two previously vacant positions on the ITOC was for a member who is a current or retired manager of a major publicly financed development or construction project, who by training and experience would understand the complexity, costs, and implementation issues in building large scale transportation improvements. Staff received an application from Mr. Alex Artiaga who is a business manager of LIUNA Local 783 for more than 27 years and oversees San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties. He negotiates, manages, and enforces collective bargaining agreements for the heavy highway and construction industry. He understands the nature of compliance, budgeting, and costs of large-scale public works projects.

Both Mr. Logan and Mr. Artiaga were approved by the Board to serve in this important oversight role for an initial term of four years and a maximum of two terms.  For more information about the ITOC, please visit us on the web.

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