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 the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

Voting

Scott Seaton, Chair, Augusta County
540-241-1596
Tim Fitzgerald, Augusta County
540-245-5703
Brad Arrowood, City of Staunton
540-292-1998
Leslie Beauregard, City of Staunton
540-332-3812
Jim Wood, City of Waynesboro
540-227-0790
Todd Wood, City of Waynesboro
540-942-6627
Todd Stevens, Virginia Department of Transportation
540-332-2262

Alternates

Pam Carter, Augusta County
540-337-6163
Michael Hamp, City of Waynesboro
540-942-6600
Amanda Kaufman, City of Staunton
540-332-3999
Don Komara, Virginia Department of Transportation
540-434-2586
Adam Campbell, Virginia Department of Transportation
540-332-9067
Matt Dana, Virginia Department of Transportation
540-332-9118

Non-Voting

Michele DeAngelis, Federal Transit Administration
202-219-3565
Rusty Harrington, Virginia Department of Aviation
804-236-3632
Kevin Jones, Federal Highway Administration
804-775-3328
Grace Stankus, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
804-971-8158
Steve Wilson, Virginia Regional Transit
540-943-9302
Bonnie Riedesel, Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
540-885-5174