“Together, we took a big step toward making Metro more representative of the people we serve. A dedicated rider would bring a different kind of expertise on what’s working, what’s frustrating and how our policies affect the people who rely on this system every day,” Hahn said in a statement. “This isn’t about replacing anyone’s voice. It’s about adding a perspective we don’t currently have.”
An earlier version of the motion had also proposed adding a dedicated seat for small cities in the county, but during Thursday’s meeting, Hahn moved to refer that proposal back to the Ad Hoc Board Composition Committee for further study.