AC Transit Board Under Fire Over New Governance Plan | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 2m

AC Transit is under fire for a controversial report from The Wathen Group that proposes restricting public input, centralizing communication through staff, and requiring board members to publicly endorse the GM—moves critics say undermine democracy and transparency. Advocates and even some board members warn these changes could silence the community and weaken accountability, especially since past GM decisions have clashed with public interest. The report also suggests making customer service reports internal, raising legal concerns about public disclosure. Facing mounting backlash, the board…