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Policy Board

The Policy Board directs and approves transportation planning and related implementation activities within the metropolitan area. The Policy Board consists of seven elected or appointed officials from the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, Augusta County, and VDOT. The Board adheres to and abides by the SAWMPO Bylaws.

The voting membership of the SAWMPO Policy Board is composed of the following representatives or their alternatives; two (2) representatives from the City of Staunton; two (2) representatives from the City of Waynesboro; two (2) representatives from Augusta County; and a state representative designated by and empowered to participate on behalf of the Secretary of Transportation. Nonvoting membership is composed of one representative designated by and representing the following agencies; Federal Highway Administration; Federal Transit Administration; Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation; Virginia Department of Aviation; and any other agencies or groups agreed upon by the voting members. Policy Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

Voting Members

Brad Arrowood, City of Staunton – Chair

Jim Wood, City of Waynesboro – Vice Chair

Leslie Beauregard, City of Staunton

Tim Fitzgerald, Augusta County

Carolyn Bragg, Augusta County

Todd Wood, City of Waynesboro

Joel DeNunzio, VDOT

Alternate Members

Rodney Rhodes, City of Staunton

Michael Hamp, City of Waynesboro

Pam Carter, Augusta County