Springfield High Speed Railroad Community Advisory Commission

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Department of Transportation

Function

The Springfield High Speed Railroad Community Advisory Commission ("Commission") is created to monitor, review, and report on contracting and employment matters related to the planning, organization, and construction of the High Speed Rail Project. The Commission shall monitor the public transparency of all matters concerning the High Speed Rail Project.

Composition

The Commission shall consist of 9 members who are residents of the City of Springfield, who shall be appointed, within 90 days of the effective date of this Act, as follows: (1) Two members appointed by the President of the Senate, one of whom shall serve as a Co-Chairperson of the Commission. (2) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall serve as a Co-Chairperson of the Commission. (3) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate. (4) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. (5) One member appointed by the Mayor of the City of Springfield and approved by the Springfield City Council. (6) One member appointed by the Governor representing the Department. (7) The independent ombudsman for the 10th Street Rail Corridor.

Chair

Co-Chairs appointed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House

Authority

610 ILCS 135/1


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Lathan, Gina 01/08/2025 08/28/2023 President of the Senate Member
Turner, Sen. Doris 01/08/2025 08/28/2023 President of the Senate Co-Chair
Vacant Speaker of the House Co-Chair
Vacant Speaker of the House Member
Vacant Minority Leader of the Senate Member
Vacant Minority Leader of the House Member
Vacant Mayor of the City of Springfield (approved by Springfield City Council) Member
Vacant Governor Member
Vacant Statute Independent ombudsman for the 10th Street Rail Corridor