Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung has been reelected as a director of the OCTA board, solidifying his path toward leading the agency next year.
OCTA Board Reelection and Future Leadership
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board, composed of mayors and council members from various cities, voted on December 5 to approve Mayor Jung’s reappointment. With this continuation, expectations have grown that Jung, currently the board’s vice chairman, will be elected as chairman during the January board meeting.
Voting Dynamics and Regional Representation
OCTA is the primary agency overseeing public transit across Orange County’s 34 cities and unincorporated areas, managed by a 17-member board of directors. In the recent vote, Mayor Jung secured his position with support from Placentia Mayor Chad Wanke, La Habra Mayor Jose Medrano, and Stanton Mayor David Shoemaker, defeating Buena Park City Councilman Carlos Franco. Councilman Franco received backing from Buena Park Mayor Connor Traut.
Mayor Jung’s jurisdictional responsibilities on the board cover Fullerton, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, La Habra, Placentia, and Stanton.
