Meeting_Body
FINANCE, BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: MEASURE M INDEPENDENT TAXPAYER OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SELECTION
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
APPROVE the following recommendations for the Measure M Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (MMITOC):
Jay Gandhi, the recommended nominee for the area of expertise A, a retired federal or state judge; and
Daniel Freeman, the recommended nominee for the area of expertise F, a licensed architect or engineer.
Issue
ISSUE
The MMITOC consists of seven members representing various areas of expertise (Attachment A). Currently, there are two open positions on the MMITOC. This action seeks to fill both vacancies
Background
BACKGROUND
The Measure M Ordinance (Ordinance), approved by voters in November 2016, requires the establishment of a Taxpayer Oversight Committee to provide an enhanced level of accountability for expenditures of sales tax revenues made under the Expenditure Plan. The MMITOC carries out the responsibilities laid out in the Ordinance. It plays a valuable and constructive role in the ongoing improvement and enhancement of project delivery contemplated under the Measure M Ordinance. See Attachment A for committee requirements.
The MMITOC is comprised of seven members representing the following areas of expertise (Attachment A):
A retired federal or state judge;
A professional from the field of municipal/public finance and/or budgeting with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience;
A transit professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience in senior-level decision making in transit operations and labor practices;
A professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience in management and administration of financial policies, performance measurements, and reviews;
A professional with demonstrated experience of 10 years or more in the management of large-scale construction projects;
A licensed architect or engineer ...
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