Supervisor Jim_Desmond reacts to SANDAG CEO Hasan Ikhrata's coming resignation. 'He made over $400,000 a year, and he came up with a plan that was not well accepted, and was just not practical.' More info:
SAN DIEGO – SANDAG’s Chief Executive Officer Hasan Ikhrata has submitted his notice to the Board of Directors announcing his last day will be December 29, 2023.
Ikhrata was very unpopular among San Diego County residents, specifically due to the mileage tax plan, which is largely opposed. But, elected Democrats from all positions in the San Diego region have all been supportive of Ikhrata’s ideas, many publishing statements of their gratefulness for his “leadership.”massive scandal at SANDAG was revealed
In regards to his resignation, Ikhrata released a statement that reads, “I came to SANDAG almost five years ago to reinvigorate this organization and reimagine a brighter future for the San Diego region”, said Ikhrata. “Together, with the amazing SANDAG team, we have done just that, tackling long-standing issues such as transit to the airport, the falling Del Mar Bluffs, building a third crossing at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the need for free transit, more bikeways and housing.
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