Chicago Transit Authority Board
Board and Commission Details
Website
Contact Name
Greg Longhini
Contact Title
CTA Board Secretary
Contact Phone
(312) 681-5022
Contact E-Mail
glonghini1@transitchicago.com
Function
The Board is the governing, administrative, and policy making body of CTA.
Term
7 years, beginning September 1 of varied years.
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Qualifications
Residents of metropolitan area not employed by or officers of federal, state, county, or municipal government. Must have recognized business ability but no financial interest in authority business. Per Metropolitan Transit Authority Act 3605/20, “at least one must be a resident of that portion of the metropolitan area which is outside the corporate limits of the City of Chicago.” Cannot be a public employee.
Compensation
$25,000 per year (or as set by Board)
Composition
7 members: 3 appointed by the Governor; 4 appointed by Mayor, City of Chicago; Secretary & Treasurer appointed by Board.
Chair
Elected by board
Authority
70 ILCS 3605/20
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay, Lester | 09/01/2027 | 06/03/2021 | Mayor of Chicago | Member | Chicago | ||
| Miller, Johnny | 09/01/2021 | 04/13/2016 | Mayor of Chicago | Member | Chicago | Cook | |
| Lee, Michele | 09/01/2028 | 05/11/2022 | Mayor of Chicago | Member | Chicago | Cook | |
| Jha, Neema | 08/31/2030 | 07/15/2022 | Governor | Member | Chicago | Cook | |
| Jakes, Rev. Bernard | 08/31/2025 | 08/16/2019 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Ortiz, Rosa | 08/31/2028 | 12/03/2021 | Governor | Member | Chicago | Cook | |
| Requejo, Roberto | 09/01/2029 | 03/29/2024 | Mayor of Chicago | Member | Chicago | Cook |