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Utah Transit Commission formed with 2 holdovers, 2 former mayors, 2 developers and a PR pro.

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Current and vintage UTA vehicles were parked outside the Utah Capitol for Transit Day on The Hill on June 17, 2026. The inaugural members of the Utah Transit Commission were announced Wednesday, setting the stage for a new era of public transportation along the Wasatch Front.

After the governor's nominees—former Ogden mayor Mike Caldwell, former Millcreek mayor Jeff Silvestrini and communications professional Muriel Xochimitl— were confirmed in June , Utah's House speaker and Senate president each selected two appointees who do not require additional confirmation.

House Speaker Mike Schultz,…

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