Governor Kathy Hochul officially nominated Metropolitan Transportation Authority acting Chairperson and CEO Janno Lieber to keep his job at the top of the state-controlled transit agency.
The governor also tapped New York Building Congress Chairperson Elizabeth Velez for a seat on the MTA’s 21-member board, according to the Saturday announcement.
“As Governor, my first duty to New Yorkers is to ensure that those who serve our state are experienced, committed, and ready to tackle the challenges we face,” Hochul said in a statement. “Janno is leading the MTA forward with expert management and vision, and Elizabeth will bring a wealth of invaluable knowledge and expertise to our challenges together.”
Both still need confirmation by the state Senate, which returned to session in Albany last week.
Lieber, a former head of Construction and Development at MTA and a real estate executive at Silverstein Properties before that, was originally picked for the top MTA job by then-Governor Andrew Cuomo in July after Pat Foye left the position.
