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Government Relations


Government Relations

In Los Angeles County, transportation decisions are an integral part of the political process and daily life for the average citizen. Because of the dynamic policy-making process and the involvement of multiple levels of government, Metro's ability to plan, program, and deliver transportation services is greatly impacted by federal, state and local legislation.

Metro's Government Relations Department directs and coordinates all activities relating to legislation and elected officials, involving legislative analyses, budgets, board and executive staff reports, briefings, and tours for elected officials, administrators, businesses and civic leaders. Department staff serve as the principal liaisons to all federal, state and local elected officials, government agencies, commissions and their staff.

The department develops Metro's legislative goals and objectives, obtains legislative support and monitors the legislative process for impacts on the work of Metro.


Whether you are a transit rider, motorist, bicyclist, or just a concerned citizen, your active involvement in the legislative process could make difference. To find out which U.S. Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, or LA County Supervisorial District represents you, go to the Los Angeles County Voting District Inquiry System. Otherwise, if you know the specific bill number, go to the official California Legislative Information web site to view the current status of bills. For federal legislation, click on the Library of Congress, Thomas web site.

Call or write to your representatives to express your opinions on legislative issues. They are your voice in the legislative process and they need to know what you think.


Government Relations Staff

Michael Turner
Deputy Executive Officer
Government Relations
turnerm@metro.net

213.922.2122

 

Raffi Hamparian
Federal Affairs Manager
hamparianr@metro.net

213.922.3769

Patricia Torres Bruno
State/Local Affairs Administrator
torrespat@metro.net

213.922.4145

 

Marisa Valdez Yeager
Federal Affairs Administrator
yeagerm@metro.net

213.922.2262

Helen Valenzuela
Assistant Administrative Analyst
valenzuelah@metro.net

213.922.7175

Arthur Henry
Local Affairs Manager
henrya@metro.net

213.922.6976

 


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