[Senate Hearing 118-597]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
S. Hrg. 118-597
NOMINATION TO THE NATIONAL
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
AND THE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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HEARING
before the
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE,
SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION
UNITED STATES SENATE
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION
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JUNE 21, 2023
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION
MARIA CANTWELL, Washington, Chair
AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota TED CRUZ, Texas, Ranking
BRIAN SCHATZ, Hawaii JOHN THUNE, South Dakota
EDWARD MARKEY, Massachusetts ROGER WICKER, Mississippi
GARY PETERS, Michigan DEB FISCHER, Nebraska
TAMMY BALDWIN, Wisconsin JERRY MORAN, Kansas
TAMMY DUCKWORTH, Illinois DAN SULLIVAN, Alaska
JON TESTER, Montana MARSHA BLACKBURN, Tennessee
KYRSTEN SINEMA, Arizona TODD YOUNG, Indiana
JACKY ROSEN, Nevada TED BUDD, North Carolina
BEN RAY LUJAN, New Mexico ERIC SCHMITT, Missouri
JOHN HICKENLOOPER, Colorado J. D. VANCE, Ohio
RAPHAEL WARNOCK, Georgia SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West
PETER WELCH, Vermont Virginia
CYNTHIA LUMMIS, Wyoming
Lila Harper Helms, Staff Director
Melissa Porter, Deputy Staff Director
Jonathan Hale, General Counsel
Brad Grantz, Republican Staff Director
Nicole Christus, Republican Deputy Staff Director
Liam McKenna, General Counsel
C O N T E N T S
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Page
Hearing held on June 21, 2023.................................... 1
Statement of Senator Cantwell.................................... 1
Statement of Senator Cruz........................................ 143
Statement of Senator Klobuchar................................... 148
Statement of Senator Blackburn................................... 150
Statement of Senator Tester...................................... 151
Statement of Senator Moran....................................... 153
Statement of Senator Rosen....................................... 156
Statement of Senator Welch....................................... 158
Witnesses
Hon. Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida....................... 2
Alvin Brown, Nominee to be a Member, National Transportation
Safety Board................................................... 4
Prepared statement........................................... 5
Biographical information..................................... 6
Anthony Rosario Coscia, Nominee to be a Director, Amtrak Board of
Directors...................................................... 19
Prepared statement........................................... 21
Biographical information..................................... 22
Christopher Koos, Nominee to be a Director, Amtrak Board of
Directors...................................................... 122
Prepared statement........................................... 124
Biographical information..................................... 125
Joel Matthew Szabat, Nominee to be a Director, Amtrak Board of
Directors...................................................... 131
Prepared statement........................................... 132
Biographical information..................................... 133
Appendix
Response to written questions submitted to Alvin Brown by:
Hon. Tammy Duckworth......................................... 161
Hon. Ben Ray Lujan........................................... 161
Hon. Raphael Warnock......................................... 162
Hon. Ted Cruz................................................ 162
Hon. Shelley Moore Capito.................................... 163
Response to written questions submitted to Anthony Rosario Coscia
by:
Hon. Tammy Duckworth......................................... 163
Hon. Ben Ray Lujan........................................... 164
Hon. Raphael Warnock......................................... 164
Hon. Ted Cruz................................................ 165
Hon. Shelley Moore Capito.................................... 166
Response to written questions submitted to Christopher Koos by:
Hon. Tammy Duckworth......................................... 167
Hon. Raphael Warnock......................................... 167
Hon. Ted Cruz................................................ 168
Hon. Shelley Moore Capito.................................... 168
Response to written questions submitted to Joel Matthew Szabat
by:
Hon. Tammy Duckworth......................................... 168
Hon. Raphael Warnock......................................... 169
Hon. Ted Cruz................................................ 169
Hon. Shelley Moore Capito.................................... 170
. NOMINATION TO THE NATIONAL
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
AND THE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023
U.S. Senate,
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,
Washington, DC.
The Committee met, pursuant to notice, at 10:04 a.m., in
room SR-253, Russell Senate Office Building, Hon. Maria
Cantwell, Chairwoman of the Committee, presiding.
Present: Senators Cantwell [presiding], Klobuchar, Peters,
Tester, Sinema, Rosen, Welch, Cruz, Fischer, Moran, and
Blackburn.
OPENING STATEMENT OF HON. MARIA CANTWELL,
U.S. SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON
The Chair. Good morning. The U.S. Senate Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation will come to order. This
morning, I am pleased to welcome the Amtrak and National
Transportation Safety Board nominees and their families. Amtrak
is an essential transportation provider for communities across
the Nation.
From the Northeast Corridor to the Pacific Northwest,
Amtrak connects both rural and urban communities in an
environmentally friendly way. But the pandemic took a toll on
Amtrak, with ridership down 97 percent due to COVID 19.
And thankfully, ridership has significantly improved from
the recovery and the company is projected to be back at pre-
pandemic ridership levels next year. I especially want to thank
Amtrak for working with me to fully restore the Amtrak Cascades
Service in my state of Washington and Oregon earlier this year.
As ridership nears full recovery, Amtrak can focus its
attention on expanding service and improving consumer
experience. The bipartisan infrastructure law provided a
historic $666 billion investment in rail, which will be used to
purchase new passenger rail cars for Amtrak Cascades and
provide more opportunities for states to expand.
Ensuring these funds benefit the entire nation is as
important to us, and I am pretty sure we will hear about
transportation across our Northern tier states and wanting to
make sure that service there is fully operational. Very
important aspect, I know to Senator Tester, to myself, and to
many others who want access to our National Parks.
So, while we are moving forward, this hearing on nominees,
I encourage both the White House and Minority Leader McConnell
to work together to ensure that these nominees put forward to
the Senate meet the requirements of the law and the country.
These nominees are no stranger to the Committee.
This is the third time the nominees have been before
Congress, so hopefully we can get you over the goal line. The
Amtrak nominees before us today, Mr. Anthony Coscia, who served
as the Amtrak Board since--on the Board and as current Chair
since 2010.
Mayor Koos, who I hear about all the time from Senator
Durbin, currently serves as the Mayor of Normal, Indiana, which
is served by the Amtrak route. And Mr. Szabat, who recently
retired from a long career in the Federal Service, including
Undersecretary for Policy at the Department of Transportation
under then Secretary Elaine Chao.
We are also going to hear this morning from Mr. Alvin
Brown, who was nominated by the President as a Member of the
National Transportation Safety Board and is the Nation's safety
watchdog, ensuring that both the transportation industry and
the Department of Transportation are putting safety first,
investigating civil transportation accidents, and providing
recommendations that Congress can act on to improve safety.
Mr. Brown has a long career in public policy, starting when
he worked for then Senator Nelson. I actually didn't see that
in your bio, so OK. I saw all of the other things. But as
former Mayor of Jacksonville, which is where I am very familiar
with your record, provides a unique perspective on
transportation safety issues that the city had to deal with,
and I think that will be beneficial as we require the NTSB to
play a larger role in communicating the important safety needs
of our Nation.
Additionally, as the Mayor of the Nation's 11th largest
city, he managed thousands of employees in a budget of nearly
$2 billion. So, his unique experience will come--helpful at
NTSB at retaining a workforce that needs to have the technical
expertise that is important in a rapidly changing technological
sector like transportation is today.
So, I know we are expecting the Ranking Member to join us.
We asked him. He suggested that we go ahead, but we are joined
by our colleague and former member of this committee, Senator
Rick Scott, to give an opening statement on behalf of Mr.
Brown.
And at this time, welcome back to the Committee. We miss
having you here. So please give an opening statement in support
of Mr. Brown.
STATEMENT OF HON. RICK SCOTT,
U.S. SENATOR FROM FLORIDA
Senator Scott. Well, first Chair Cantwell, thank you for
your hard work, and it is wonderful to be here. And want to
recognize Ranking Member Cruz and members of the Committee. It
is my great pleasure to introduce an outstanding Florida
nominee to you today, former Mayor of Jacksonville, Alvin
Brown.
Mayor Brown was born in South Carolina. After moving to
Florida, he attended Edward Waters College and Jacksonville
University. He was elected to lead the City of Jacksonville in
2011. Great time to jump into public service because we got
elected basically about the same time. I started in January,
and you started in--I think in May or June.
I got to know Mayor Brown well during my time as Governor
of Florida. We had a great working relationship. Mayor Brown
made infrastructure and transportation safety a priority of his
team. It was a big issue in Jacksonville.
As Governor of Florida, my team and I worked closely with
Mayor Brown to deliver for Jacksonville residents and the
millions of visitors that come to and travel through
Jacksonville each and every year. Mayor Brown and the 0007
Florida Department of Transportation oversaw the I-95 Overland
Bridge Replacement Project, a $196 million project, considered
the largest and most successful highway construction effort in
the state's history.
We also worked closely with Mayor Brown when he launched a
campaign to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety in
Jacksonville. The coalition for the initiative included the
City Council, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Duval
County Public Schools, Florida Department of Transportation,
and the Florida Highway Patrol.
We had the opportunity to work together to obtain Federal
funding for deepening the Saint John's River to increase the
safety and productivity of Jacksonville's port and provide
further economic opportunities for the city. And if we hadn't
done that, we wouldn't have seen the success of Jacksonville
Port today.
In addition, Mayor Brown successfully obtained a $10
million Tiger Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation
to improve the efficiency of Jacksonville's port, increase
access to rail and sea transportation.
Additionally, Mayor Brown was responsible for the
appointment of multiple Board members to the Jacksonville
Aviation Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, and
Jacksonville Transportation Authority. Chairwoman, Mayor Brown
has an excellent record of service to the citizens of the great
state of Florida and our Nation.
The NTSB Board needs hardworking and dedicated individuals
who put safety as their top priority, and I believe that Mayor
Brown will do excellent work on behalf of the American people
in this role. I want to thank you for the opportunity to come
here, and I can't say anything but wonderful things about my
good friend, Mayor Alvin Brown.
The Chair. Thank you. Thank you, Senator Scott. Thank you
for being here. And we will make sure our committee colleagues
know of your support for him, and I am sure Mr. Brown is very
appreciative. So, we will now go down the list.
First our--we will hear from Mayor Brown and his testimony.
And I just want to suggest that you can--anybody who wants to
introduce any of their family members who are here or joining
us virtually can do so.
Next, we will hear from Mr. Tony Coscia, the current Chair
of Amtrak, who has been nominated to serve on the Amtrak Board.
Then from Mr. Koos, and also finally, Mr. Szabat. So, we will
start with you, Mr. Brown.
STATEMENT OF ALVIN BROWN, NOMINEE TO BE A MEMBER, NATIONAL
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
Mr. Brown. Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Cruz, members of
the Committee, I am honored to appear before you today as the
nominee to become a member of the National Transportation
Safety Board. I am grateful to President Biden for selecting me
to serve in this important role. I want to begin by thanking my
wonderful wife of 30 years, Santhea, and my two sons, Joshua
and Jordan, for their love and support.
My wife, Santhea is here with me today, and my sons are
watching today's hearing from home. My passion for public
service is inspired by early--my early life experience. My
wonderful mother raised five children by herself. I had a
loving grandmother who instilled the values of community
service, faith, and hard work. I worked full time at Winn-Dixie
initially as part of a stock crew and eventually became a meat
cutter to pay my way through school and became the first in my
family to graduate from college.
Early in my career, a great deal of trust and experience
and responsibility was placed on me as a Senior Member of the
White House Leadership Team under President Bill Clinton and
Vice President Al Gore.
As Al Gore's Vice President--a Senior Adviser for Urban
Policy and Vice Chair of the White House Community Empowerment
Board, I advised the President and the Vice President on a wide
range of domestic issues, including community revitalization,
job creation, new business development, and affordable housing.
As an Executive Director of the White House Community
Empowerment Board, I led the Administration's $4 billion
Community Empowerment Initiative. The highly successful
programs revitalized impoverished urban and rural communities,
and generated an unprecedented level of private, public
partnership, resulting in over $10 billion in private
investments.
I also served as a Senior Advisor to the late Commerce
Secretary Ron Brown, focusing on base redevelopment, and I
served as Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development, HUD. At HUD, I oversaw the Department's $100
million disaster relief initiative and led the overhaul of the
Department's disaster response efforts.
In 2011, I made history as the first black elected Mayor of
Jacksonville, Florida, which is the 12th largest city in the
United States, comprised of 840 square miles with urban and
rural communities. I was responsible for over 7,500 city
employees and managed an annual budget of over $1.6 billion.
Jacksonville has one of the largest ports in the United States.
As Mayor, I led successful partnership efforts to modernize
and improve safety at JAXPORT, including harbor deepening
project, the mile point navigation fix, and the construction of
the state-of-the-art intermodal container transfer facility. As
Mayor, I have launched a 6-month campaign to improve pedestrian
and bicycle safety in Jacksonville.
The coalition for this initiative included the City
Council, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville
Transportation Authority, Duval County Public Schools, Florida
Department of Transportation, and Florida Highway Patrol. The
Federal Highway Administration had selected Jacksonville as a
pedestrian focused city, and the initiative sought to improve
Jacksonville's then current status as one of the most dangerous
cities in the United States for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Additionally, during my term as Mayor, I was responsible
for the appointment of multiple Board members to the
Jacksonville Aviation Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority,
and Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
If confirmed by the Senate to become a member of the
National Transportation Safety Board, I would look forward to
working with the Board's mission, making transportation safe by
conducting investigations and advocating for safety
improvements.
The NTSB mission is a deeply personal one for me. On
October 26, 1995, my grandparents, Tillman and Elizabeth Brown,
were involved in a crash. While riding in a van along
interstate highway I-95 South, near Manning, South Carolina,
the van hit something in the middle of the road and
hydroplaned.
Due to a major defect in the van's design, the doors opened
during the crash and the occupants were thrown out of the
vehicle. Both of my grandparents and uncle were killed as a
result. This loss, I feel deeply to this day.
I would like to thank the Committee for considering my
nomination this morning, and I look forward to answering your
questions.
[The prepared statement and biographical information of Mr.
Brown follow:]
Prepared Statement of Alvin Brown, Nominee to be a Member,
National Transportation Safety Board
Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Cruz, and Members of the Committee,
I am honored to appear before you today as the nominee to become a
Member of the National Transportation Safety Board. I am grateful to
President Biden for selecting me to serve in this important role.
I want to begin by thanking my wonderful wife of thirty years--
Santhea--and my two sons--Joshua and Jordan--for their love and
support. My wife Santhea is here with me today, and my sons are
watching today's hearings from home.
My passion for public service is inspired by my early life
experience. My wonderful mother raised five children by herself, and I
had a loving grandmother who instilled values of community service,
faith, and hard work. I worked full-time at Winn-Dixie, initially as
part of a stock crew and eventually become a meat-cutter, to pay my way
through school and became the first member of my family to graduate
from college.
Early on in my career, a great deal of trust and responsibility was
placed on me as a senior member of the White House leadership team
under President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. As Vice
President Al Gore's Senior Advisor for Urban Policy, and Vice Chair of
the White House Community Empowerment Board, I advised the President
and Vice President on a wide range of domestic issues, including
community revitalization, job creation, new business development and
affordable housing. As Executive Director of the White House Community
Empowerment Board, I led the Administration's $4 billion community
empowerment initiatives. The highly successful programs revitalized
impoverished urban and rural communities and generated unprecedented
levels of public-private partnerships resulting in over $10 billion in
private investments. I also served as Senior Advisor to the late
Commerce Secretary Ron Brown, focusing on base redevelopment, and I
served as Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). At HUD, I oversaw the Department's $100 million
disaster recovery initiatives, and led an overhaul of the Department's
disaster response effort.
In 2011, I made history as the first-ever Black elected Mayor of
Jacksonville, Florida, which is the 12th largest city in the United
States, comprised of 840 square miles with urban and rural communities.
I was responsible for over 7,500 city employees and managed an annual
budget of over $1.6 billion dollars. Jacksonville has one of the
largest ports in the United States, and as mayor I led successful
partnership efforts to modernize and improve safety at JAXPORT,
including the Harbor Deepening Project, the Mile Point Navigation Fix,
and the construction of a state-of-the-art Intermodal Container
Transfer Facility.
As Mayor, I also launched a six-month campaign to improve
pedestrian and bicycle safety in Jacksonville. The coalition for the
initiative included the City Council, the Jacksonville Sheriff's
Office, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Duval County Public
Schools, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Florida
Highway Patrol. The Federal Highway Administration had selected
Jacksonville as a Pedestrian Focus City, and the initiative sought to
improve Jacksonville's then-current status as one of the most dangerous
U.S. cities for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Additionally, during my term as Mayor I was responsible for the
appointment of multiple Board members to the Jacksonville Aviation
Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, and Jacksonville Transportation
Authority.
If confirmed by the Senate to become a Member of the National
Transportation Safety Board, I would look forward to supporting the
Board's mission: Making transportation safer by conducting independent
accident investigations, and advocating for safety improvements.
The NTSB's mission is a deeply personal one for me. On October 26,
1995, my grandparents Tillman and Elizabeth Brown were involved in a
crash while riding in a van along interstate highway I-95 South near
Manning, South Carolina. The van hit something in the middle of the
road, and hydroplaned. Due to a major defect in the van's design, the
doors opened during the crash and the occupants were thrown out of the
vehicle. Both of my grandparents and an uncle were killed as a result.
This is a loss I feel deeply to this day.
I would like to thank the Committee for considering my
nomination this morning, and I look forward to answering your
questions.
Thank you.
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a. biographical information
1. Name (Include any former names or nicknames used): Alvin Brown.
2. Position to which nominated: National Transportation Safety
Board
3. Date of Nomination: January 23, 2023.
4. Address (List current place of residence and office addresses)
Residence: Information not released to the public.
Office: Information not provided.
5. Date and Place of Birth: June 12, 1962; Hackensack, New Jersey.
6. Provide the name, position, and place of employment for your
spouse (if married) and the names and ages of your children (including
stepchildren and children by a previous marriage).
Santhea Hicks--Director, Community Engagement, I'm A Star
Foundation. She also periodically substitute teaches for Duval
County Public Schools.
Joshua Andrew Brown--Age 22; Jordan Latham Brown--Age 20.
7. List all college and graduate degrees. Provide year and school
attended.
Edward Waters College--8/1981-5/1982--transferred to
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University--8/1983-5/1985--BS Business
Administration
Jacksonville University--1988-1989--MBA
Harvard Kennedy School of Government--Management Program
Certificate 1996
Duke University--8/2021 to present
8. List all post-undergraduate employment, and highlight all
management level jobs held and any non-managerial jobs that relate to
the position for which you are nominated.
See attached resume.
9. Attach a copy of your resume.
See attached resume.
10. List any advisory, consultative, honorary, or other part-time
service or positions with Federal, State, or local governments, other
than those listed above, within the last ten years.
See attached resume.
Not applicable other than what was listed above.
11. List all positions held as an officer, director, trustee,
partner, proprietor, agent, representative, or consultant of any
corporation, company, firm, partnership, or other business, enterprise,
educational, or other institution within the last ten years.
Gray Global Advisors (2017-2022)--Consultant
12. Please list each membership you have had after 18 years of age
or currently hold with any civic, social, charitable, educational,
political, professional, fraternal, benevolent or religiously
affiliated organization, private club, or other membership
organization. (For this question, you do not have to list your
religious affiliation or membership in a religious house of worship or
institution.). Include dates of membership and any positions you have
held with any organization. Please note whether any such club or
organization restricts membership on the basis of sex, race, color,
religion, national origin, age, or disability
National Black MBA Association Board--Chairman, Audit
Committee 2021 to present
National Black MBA Association--Board of Directors--2021 to
present
National Black MBA Association--Chairman--2002-2007
African American Mayors Association--Trustee--2012-2015
African American Mayors Association--Advisory Board--2015 to
present
St. Joseph's Missionary Baptist Church Member--2001 to
present
St. Joseph's Missionary Baptist Church--Evangelism Team--
2001 to present
The National Park Service Advisory Board--2014-2016
Families of Slain Children--Board Member--2009-2011
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce--Board Member--
2007
Chairman of Ways & Means Committee, Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc--2007-2010
Jacksonville Chamber Board of Governors--2004-2005
National Junior Achievement USA- Board Member--approximately
2005
Member Board of Director's Southern Christian Leadership
Conference--2002-2005
Zion Baptist Church--Board of Trustees Member--1997-2001
Community of Hope Homeless Shelter Advisory--Board Member--
1997-1999
Washington Urban League Advisory Board Member--1993-1994
NAACP Member--(Life Member) 1992
13. Have you ever been a candidate for and/or held a public office
(elected, non-elected, or appointed)? If so, indicate whether any
campaign has any outstanding debt, the amount, and whether you are
personally liable for that debt.
Yes, I was a candidate and no I do not have any campaign debt.
2010--Mayor, City of Jacksonville, Florida
2014--Mayor, City of Jacksonville, Florida
2018--Congressional candidate, 5th Congressional District of
Florida
1994--Congressional candidate, 3rd Congressional District of
Florida
14. List all memberships and offices held with and services
rendered to, whether compensated or not, any political party or
election committee within the past ten years. If you have held a paid
position or served in a formal or official advisory position (whether
compensated or not) in a political campaign within the past ten years,
identify the particulars of the campaign, including the candidate, year
of the campaign, and your title and responsibilities.
Obama for America Campaign--2008--South Florida--Campaign
Outreach
Hillary for President Campaign--2008--Arlington, Virginia--
Advisor
City of Jacksonville, FL--2010--Candidate for Mayor
Obama for America Campaign--Delegate to the 2012 Democratic
National Committee Convention--2012--Campaign outreach
Hillary For President Campaign--Senior Advisor--2016--
Campaign outreach
Biden For President Campaign Senior Advisor for Florida--
2020--Campaign outreach
15. Itemize all political contributions to any individual, campaign
organization, political party, political action committee, or similar
entity of $200 or more for the past ten years.
See attached spreadsheet for FEC Filing for individual
contributions.
16. List all scholarships, fellowships, honorary degrees, honorary
society memberships, military medals, and any other special recognition
for outstanding service or achievements.
Emerging Leaders Scholarship, Duke University
Spring 2016 Fellow--Georgetown University Institute of
Politics and Public Service
Executive in Residence--Jacksonville University, Davis
College of Business
President's Scholarship--Jacksonville University
Honorary Degree--Edwards Waters University
Honorary Doctorate Degree--Jacksonville University
Recognized by the 104th Congress for outstanding leadership
in supporting rural communities by: Rep. Bill Emerson, Rep.
Kika Delagarza
Distinguished Service Award--US Conference of Mayors
Chairman's Award (1999)--Congressional Black Caucus
Foundation, Inc.
Frederick Douglass Award--National Southern Christian
Leadership Conference
Excellence in Service Award--100 Black Men of America
Distinguished Award for Government Services--National
Baptist Convention USA Distinguished Alumni Award--Jacksonville
University
H. Naylor Fitzhugh Award--National Black MBA Association
17. Please list each book, article, column, Internet blog posting,
or other publication you have authored, individually or with others.
Include a link to each publication when possible. Also list any
speeches that you have given on topics relevant to the position for
which you have been nominated. Do not attach copies of these
publications unless otherwise instructed.
I have not authored any such publications, either individually or
with others. As Mayor of Jacksonville, I made many speeches and
presentations, regarding America's ports and the value that they have
to our economy, particularly as it relates to jobs and supporting
businesses and small entrepreneurs; however, I do not have a complete
list. As an example, in 2012, I hosted a national conference on ports
and exports in Jacksonville,
Florida to support small and medium sized companies on export
strategies, in conjunction with the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
I also led a delegation of business leaders, the Jacksonville
Regional Chamber of Commerce, and elected officials to Washington, DC
in 2013 to make the case to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deepen
our port to allow larger ships to have entry into Jacksonville.
18. List all speeches, panel discussions, and presentations (ex.
powerpoint) that you have given on topics relevant to the position for
which you have been nominated. Include a link to each publication when
possible. If a link is not available, provide a digital copy of the
speech or presentation when available.
See attachment
19. List all statements you have made during the past 10 years,
including statements in news articles and radio and television
appearances which are on topics relevant to the position for which you
have been nominated. Including dates. Include a link to each statement
when possible. If a link is not available, provide a digital copy of
the statement when available.
See attachment
20. List all digital platforms (including social media and other
digital content sites) on which you currently or have formerly operated
an account, regardless of whether or not the account was held in your
name or an alias. Include the name of an ``alias'' or ``handle'' you
have used on each of the named platforms. Indicate whether the account
is active, deleted, or dormant. Include a link to each account if
possible.
I have no social media accounts at the present time.
There was a Twitter account set up when I served as Mayor and there
was a parody account that someone set up.
There was a Twitter account (@Alvin4Congress) set up when I ran for
public office. I did not handle usage of the account and it is dormant.
21. Please identify each instance in which you have testified
orally or in writing before Congress in a governmental or non-
governmental capacity and specify the date and subject matter of each
testimony.
I have never testified before Congress.
22. Given the current mission, major programs, and major
operational objectives of the department/agency to which you have been
nominated, what in your background or employment experience do you
believe affirmatively qualifies you for appointment to the position for
which you have been nominated, and why do you wish to serve in that
position?
I have devoted much of my professional career to public service,
with an emphasis on expanding opportunities and improving the quality
of life for communities throughout America. While serving at the
highest levels of the Federal government during the Clinton-Gore
Administration, I was appointed to roles and responsibilities that
reflected great confidence in my abilities by President Bill Clinton
and Vice President Al Gore. My Federal service included many of the
essential elements to become a successful member of the National
Transportation Safety Board in the present day.
More recently, as the Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida--America's
twelfth-largest city by population, comprising 840 square miles of
urban and rural communities--I was the elected chief executive of one
of the country's fastest-growing cities, with responsibility for 7,000
employees and an annual budget of one billion dollars. With a
commitment to nonpartisan engagement of all stakeholders, I worked
closely with federal, state, and local officials to obtain and leverage
resources for our consolidated city-county government's priorities.
Since Jacksonville was in the midst of a population and economic
expansion during my term as Mayor, I focused heavily on improvements on
the city's infrastructure and transportation networks.
My work was championed by local stakeholders and recognized
nationally by my peer mayors in the U.S. Conference of Mayors, who
repeatedly appointed me to positions of leadership and advocacy on
transportation issues:
I served as Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Mayors for
Ports and Exports. As Chairman, my job was to ensure that ports
in cities across America had an opportunity to expand in a safe
and effective manner. I led the effort to deepen the harbor at
the Port of Jacksonville so that we could safely accommodate
the world's largest cargo ships and improve safety for port
workers. I worked with our state and congressional delegation
to secure the approval and funding to do this work.
I led a delegation to Washington, DC to visit the Army Corps
of Engineers to make the case for deepening the harbor in
Jacksonville. The deepening of the harbor would prevent
shipping delays and lessen traffic congestion on our highway
system. The deepening of the harbor would result in increased
jobs and increased safety on our roads and bridges.
I also served as Vice Chairman of the U.S. Conference of
Mayors Transportation Committee. As part of its mission, this
committee sought to identify best practices, including
municipal-focused safety improvements, for every mode of
transportation.
As Mayor my administration launched a six month campaign to
address pedestrian and bicycle safety in our city. The
coalition for the initiative included: the Jacksonville
Transportation Authority, Duval County Public Schools, the
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida Department of
Transportation, AARP, and the Florida Highway Patrol. The
Federal Highway Administration selected Jacksonville as a
Pedestrian Focus City. This initiative is critical as Chris
Burns, Chair of the Jacksonville Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory
Committee stated, ``We are optimistic that the coalition can
improve Jacksonville's current status as one of the most
dangerous major U.S. cities for pedestrians and bicyclists.''
23. What do you believe are your responsibilities, if confirmed, to
ensure that the department/agency has proper management and accounting
controls, and what experience do you have in managing a large
organization?
If confirmed to serve as a Member of the National Transportation
Safety Board, I will faithfully execute my responsibility as a
fiduciary of the agency. As a Board member, I will engage NTSB
leadership and other stakeholders to ensure the NTSB serves as a model
for public sector management and financial best practices. Among other
things, this means ensuring every dollar spent by the NTSB is directly
aligned with the agency's core values: Integrity, Transparency,
Independence, Excellence, and Diversity and Inclusion.
I am confident I can carry out these responsibilities based on
nearly thirty years of experience in leading public-sector
organizations, including key Federal government initiatives and the
City of Jacksonville, Florida, America's twelfth largest city by
population. As Executive Director of the White House Community
Empowerment Board, I led the Clinton-Gore Administration's $4 billion
community empowerment initiatives, including the Empowerment Zone/
Enterprise Community programs. The initiatives of the Community
Empowerment Board aimed to expand opportunities and quality of life in
urban and rural communities, and required communities to submit
detailed applications subject to rigorous financial review and
feasibility oversight.
More recently, as Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, I served as the
chief executive for a workforce of 7,000 municipal employees with an
annual budget of one billion dollars. The city's budget faced a
substantial deficit at the very start of my tenure. I worked with our
City Council to make hard choices and tradeoffs to produce balanced
budgets that funded key priorities for Jacksonville's urban and rural
communities, such as modernizing infrastructure, economic development,
and improving overall quality of life. I also led the city's effort to
finally reach a pension reform deal with the Jacksonville Police and
Fire Pension fund, which was projected to save the city $1.1 billion
over the next thirty years.
Additionally, I worked closely with Jacksonville's Chief Financial
Officer and City Council to ensure transparency and accountability in
the city budget and expenditures, and to pass rigorous internal and
external audits. My Administration refinanced $1.3 billion of
Jacksonville's municipal bonds at lower interest rates to reduce the
city debt load, and save city taxpayers $133 million over the life of
the bonds. These fiscal improvements also resulted in Jacksonville
being ranked #1 in the United States for investment performance in 2013
by Morningstar.
24. What do you believe to be the top three challenges facing the
department/agency, and why?
1. Reaffirming America's standing at the forefront of transportation
safety and best practices. The work to reaffirm America's
transportation safety reputation on the world stage in the
aftermath of the Boeing 737 Max accidents and the increasing
numbers of roadway fatalities must engage our other Federal
agency and industry stakeholders and encourage partnerships
that accelerate implementation of safety recommendations. The
agency must also identify new ways to proactively engage
policymakers, regulators, industry, and the public to advocate
for the adoption of safety best practices.
2. Modernizing technology. As automation and other new innovations
such as augmented reality are implemented across all modes in
transportation, the NTSB must have the tools necessary for
timely and effective safety analysis. The agency must ensure it
is leveraging new innovations in accident investigations.
3. Ensuring NTSB recruits and retains a talented, diverse workforce.
The NTSB must maintain a strong, diverse workforce,
particularly focusing on graduates from STEM disciplines. An
inclusive workforce is especially important for the NTSB to
properly undertake vital human factors research and analysis
for an increasingly diverse transportation industry.
b. potential conflicts of interest
1. Describe all financial arrangements, deferred compensation
agreements, and other continuing dealings with business associates,
clients, or customers. Please include information related to retirement
accounts.
I have no financial arrangements, deferred compensation agreements,
and other continuing dealings with business associates, clients, or
customers.
2. Do you have any commitments or agreements, formal or informal,
to maintain employment, affiliation, or practice with any business,
association or other organization during your appointment? If so,
please explain.
No.
3. Indicate any investments, obligations, liabilities, or other
relationships which could involve potential conflicts of interest in
the position to which you have been nominated. Explain how you will
resolve each potential conflict of interest.
None. In connection with the nomination process, I have consulted
with the Office of Government Ethics and the NTSB's Designated Agency
Ethics Official to identify any potential conflicts of interest. Any
potential conflicts of interest will continue to be resolved in
accordance with the terms of an ethics agreement that I have entered
into with the NTSB's Designated Agency Ethics Official and that has
been provided to this Committee. I am not aware of any potential
conflicts of interest.
4. Describe any business relationship, dealing, or financial
transaction which you have had during the last ten years, whether for
yourself, on behalf of a client, or acting as an agent, that could in
any way constitute or result in a possible conflict of interest in the
position to which you have been nominated. Explain how you will resolve
each potential conflict of interest.
None. In connection with the nomination process, I have consulted
with the Office of Government Ethics and the NTSB's Designated Agency
Ethics Official to identify any potential conflicts of interest. Any
potential conflicts of interest will continue to be resolved in
accordance with the terms of an ethics agreement that I have entered
into with the NTSB's Designated Agency Ethics Official and that has
been provided to this Committee. I am not aware of any potential
conflicts of interest.
5. Identify any other potential conflicts of interest, and explain
how you will resolve each potential conflict of interest.
In connection with the nomination process, I have consulted with
the Office of Government Ethics and the NTSB's Designated Agency Ethics
Official to identify any potential conflicts of interest. Any potential
conflicts of interest will continue to be resolved in accordance with
the terms of an ethics agreement that I have entered into with the
NTSB's Designated Agency Ethics Official and that has been provided to
this Committee. I am not aware of any potential conflicts of interest.
6. Describe any activity during the past ten years, including the
names of clients represented, in which you have been engaged for the
purpose of directly or indirectly influencing the passage, defeat, or
modification of any legislation or affecting the administration and
execution of law or public policy.
I have not served as a lobbyist. As previously indicated, as Mayor
of Jacksonville, I worked with our state and congressional delegation
to secure the approval and funding to deepen the harbor in
Jacksonville.
c. legal matters
1. Have you ever been disciplined or cited for a breach of ethics,
professional misconduct, or retaliation by, or been the subject of a
complaint to, any court, administrative agency, the Office of Special
Counsel, professional association, disciplinary committee, or other
professional group? If yes:
a. Provide the name of agency, association, committee, or group;
b. Provide the date the citation, disciplinary action, complaint, or
personnel action was issued or initiated;
c. Describe the citation, disciplinary action, complaint, or
personnel action;
d. Provide the results of the citation, disciplinary action,
complaint, or personnel action.
No.
2. Have you ever been investigated, arrested, charged, or held by
any Federal, State, or other law enforcement authority of any Federal,
State, county, or municipal entity, other than for a minor traffic
offense? If so, please explain. No.
3. Have you or any business or nonprofit of which you are or were
an officer ever been involved as a party in an administrative agency
proceeding, criminal proceeding, or civil litigation? If so, please
explain. No.
4. Have you ever been convicted (including pleas of guilty or nolo
contendere) of any criminal violation other than a minor traffic
offense? If so, please explain. No.
5. Have you ever been accused, formally or informally, of sexual
harassment or discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, or
any other basis? If so, please explain. No.
6. Please advise the Committee of any additional information,
favorable or unfavorable, which you feel should be disclosed in
connection with your nomination.
Throughout my career, my goal has always been to improve the
quality of life for all Americans. I grew up in a rural part of South
Carolina and understand that everyone deserves an equal opportunity for
a good quality of life, and that includes a safe transportation system.
I believe in public service and it is an honor to serve others.
d. relationship with committee
1. Will you ensure that your department/agency complies with
deadlines for information set by congressional committees, and that
your department/agency endeavors to timely comply with requests for
information from individual Members of Congress, including requests
from members in the minority? Yes.
2. Will you ensure that your department/agency does whatever it can
to protect congressional witnesses and whistleblowers from reprisal for
their testimony and disclosures? Yes.
3. Will you cooperate in providing the Committee with requested
witnesses, including technical experts and career employees, with
firsthand knowledge of matters of interest to the Committee? Yes.
4. Are you willing to appear and testify before any duly
constituted committee of the Congress on such occasions as you may be
reasonably requested to do so? Yes.
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Resume of Alvin Brown
EXPERIENCE
08/2022-Present U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, DC
Senior Advisor for Community Infrastructure Opportunities
Position serves to: 1) Build greater awareness of
transportation funding opportunities in the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law (BIL) for communities (particularly
underserved communities) 2) Enhance the ability of these
communities to successfully compete for and use such Federal
transportation funding to plan, construct, operate, and
maintain transportation projects.
Attends meetings, conferences, and events as a senior
representative of the Department. Delivers remarks and
presentations focused on raising awareness of the opportunities
provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Participates in project and funding announcements and
rollouts related to the BIL at the request of Departmental
leadership.
Advises community officials, leaders, and organizations on
how to leverage Federal resources and partnerships to achieve
their project goals. Provides connection to Departmental
technical assistance resources to help them access funding
opportunities.
Identifies community leaders and organizations, including
state and local elected officials, faith-based groups. To
engage with, in close coordination with Public Engagement,
Intergovernmental Affairs, Policy, and the BIL implementation
team.
1/2017-8/2022 Gray Global Advisors Jacksonville, FL
Business Consultant
Provided advice to assist businesses, non-profit
organizations, coupled with local state and Federal government
to focus on public and private partnerships
7/2020-12/2020 Biden for President Jacksonville, FL
Florida Senior Advisor
Focused on outreach and engagement with the faith community
Served as a key surrogate and met with key stakeholders
5/2016-11/2016 Hillary for President Washington, DC
Senior Advisor
Focused on engaging mayors and was a key surrogate on the
campaign
1/2016-5/2016 Georgetown University Washington, DC
Visiting Fellow at Georgetown University Institute of Politics and
Public Service
Led discussions with Georgetown students and faculty on the
success and struggles of 21st century United States Mayors
Engaged in conversations about the value of public/private
partnerships to improve the quality of life for cities around
the country
Hosted a symposium for students and faculty with mayors from
around the country in partnership with the U.S. Conference of
Mayors
7/2011-7/2015 City of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida
Elected as the first-ever African American Mayor of
Jacksonville, Florida, the largest city by land area and 12th
largest city by population in the continental United States
Directly assisted 29 companies (including General Electric
Oil & Gas, Deutsche Bank, Vistakon, and Embraer) to expand or
relocate in Jacksonville, spurring at least $600 million in
private sector investment and aiding the creation of 36,000
jobs during his tenure;
Negotiated a long-term pension agreement with the
Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Fund that saves
Jacksonville taxpayers $1.5 billion over the next 35 years
without the need for tax increases;
Created a Downtown Investment Authority to attract corporate
headquarters, residential housing, and retail businesses to the
city's downtown core;
Refinanced more than $1.3 billion in bonds at lower interest
rates to reduce city debt and save taxpayers $133 million over
the life of the bonds, pushing the city to be ranked first in
the U.S. for investment performance in 2013 by Morningstar;
Secured an IBM Smart Cities Challenge Grant to develop a
data-driven action plan to spur downtown revitalization;
Created a cabinet-level city department dedicated to
veteran's services and military affairs, headed by a recently
retired rear admiral who reported directly to the mayor;
Built a Veteran's Resource Reintegration Center in City
Hall, leveraging a $1 million donation from the Jacksonville
Jaguar Foundation to aid veterans in facilitating transition
into civilian life and the goal was to eliminate homelessness
among veterans;
Launched Jobs for Veterans, connecting talented veterans for
local, regional, and national job opportunities;
Established a Week of Valor, focusing the city's attention
on challenges facing veterans such as suicide prevention;
Earned the selection of Jacksonville under the Global Cities
Initiative (in partnership with the Brooking Institute and JP
Morgan) to develop export strategies for small and medium-sized
businesses in northeast Florida;
Served as an Executive Board Member and Chairman of the Task
Force on Ports and Exports for the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Launched a six-month multi--agency pedestrian and bicycle
safety campaign. The city-wide coalition consisted of the
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville Transportation
Authority, Duval County Schools, City Council, AARP, AAA, and
the Florida Department of Transportation. The Federal Highway
Administration designated Jacksonville as a Pedestrian Focus
City.
1/2010-7/2011 Jacksonville University-Davis School of Business
Jacksonville, FL
Executive-in-Residence
Provided insights to faculty and students on public-private
partnerships and the value it brings to communities in
partnership with collaboration
2009-2010 Brown Empowerment, LLC Jacksonville, FL
Chairman
Provided strategic advice to business and government
Served on a Senior Leadership Oversight Team for execution
of projects and proposals
Focused on public/private partnerships as the key community
engagement lead
Reviewed final project reports
Developed best practices for engaging local municipalities
at the Federal level
2007-2008 Hillary Clinton for President Arlington, VA
Sr Advisor Urban Policy
Senior Advisor for Urban Policy and Outreach
2002-2007 Willie Gary Classic Foundation Jacksonville, FL
President & CEO
Responsible for raising money for college scholarships
Provided strategic planning and guidance to the foundation
in its formative years
Created a college fair program, consisting of over 65
colleges and universities from around the county, and included
college workshops
Created the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic
Challenge, an essay contest that gave winning students,
teachers and parents a trip to Atlanta, Ga in observance of the
King Holiday
Hosted an annual football classic between two HBCU's
Forged partnerships with non-profit organizations, such as
the King Center
2005-2006 Bush/Clinton Katrina Fund New Orleans, LA
Executive Director
Awarded over 20 million to houses of worship throughout the
Gulf Coast region, including Alabama, Louisiana, and
Mississippi
Served over 1,100 churches throughout the Gulf Coast region
by providing funding and coordinating rebuilding efforts
2001-2002 America's Home Corporation Washington, DC
President
Start-up organization focused on expanding affordable
housing opportunities in urban areas
Led a team that worked closely with local government,
including housing authorities and planning and development
staff. The team also wrote business plans, developed strategy,
planned budgets
1999-2001 The White House (Office of the Vice President) Washington, DC
Senior Advisor to the Vice President Al Gore for Urban Policy and Vice
Chairman of the White House Community Empowerment Board
Advised President Clinton and Vice President Gore on a wide
range of domestic issues, including community revitalization,
job creation, new business development, and affordable housing.
Executive Director of the White House Community Empowerment Board
Led the administration's $4 billion community empowerment
initiative, including the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community
Programs. The highly successful programs offered incentives to
revitalize impoverished urban and rural communities, and were
intentionally designed and implemented to offer support using
rigorous, objective, and non-partisan qualifications and
feasibility criteria. ``The beyond politics'' approach to
implementing the Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Community
Programs generated unprecedented levels of public/private
partnerships, which resulted in over $10 billion in private
investments to the designated communities.
1997-1998 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC
Sr. Advisor to the Secretary and Director, Office of Special Actions
Managed the Departments $100 million disaster recovery
initiative, which included leading an overhaul of the
department's disaster response effort.
Restructured HUD's disaster recovery assistance program
Managed a staff of 21 people
Coordinated the administration effort on housing
discrimination, including predatory lending
Directed and oversaw HUD's recovery effort related to the
1997 Red River Flood and acquired and coordinated $500 million
of Federal appropriations to the disaster area.
Created a HUD Disaster Federal Guidebook for the department
1995-1997 U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, DC
Deputy Administrator of Community Development
Managed the USDA's $200 million Rural Empowerment Initiative
that invested in rural communities' infrastructure, housing,
job training, new technology, water and waste treatment
systems, community-based organizations and non-profits
Secured organizational partners for the USDA, including
partnerships with the American Bankers Association, the Ford
Foundation, the Kellogg Foundation, the Winthrop Rockefeller
Foundation, the University of Texas-Pan American, the Annie E.
Casey Foundation for the Mid-South, etc.
1993-1994 U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC
Sr. Advisor to Secretary Ron Brown
Worked with business, civic and community leaders on the use
of military bases that were set for closure
Responsible for developing a strategy to mitigate job-losses
and leveraging community assets to attract new industry
Built partnerships that resulted in converting military
airports into civilian airports, expanding University campuses
that were focused on increasing the community's long-term job
creation
Devised strategies to provide infrastructure and economic
development by capitalizing on existing assets and planning for
the future of the local communities
1993 The White House Office of Presidential Personnel Washington, DC
Deputy Associate Director
Responsible for assisting the Associate Director in
recruiting qualified candidates for sub-cabinet positions with
the Clinton/Gore Administration. The specific duties of this
position are the following:
Meeting with potential sub-cabinet prospects, and met with
Cabinet Secretaries and Senior White House Staff regarding
these prospects.
Meeting with interest groups, elected officials, private
sector associations and other organizations regarding prospects
for sub-cabinet positions
1992 President-Elect Clinton-Gore Transition Team Washington, DC
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director
Provided the Deputy Director with advice on personnel issues
and identify highly qualified candidates for sub-Cabinet
positions to serve in the Clinton Administration. Other
functions and achievements constitute the following:
Managed the work flow of the Deputy Director' office,
including the preparation of policy papers and administration
initiatives. Directed high level studies and analysis on
personnel and diversity issues to provide a basis for policy
formulation and program direction
1990-1991 Office of U.S. Representative Bill Nelson (FL) Washington,
DC
Legislative Intern
Former Congressman Bill Nelson (D-FL) represented the 11th District of
Florida
Assisted in the drafting of floor statements, committee
reports and procedural resolutions relating to labor, health,
education and housing
Researched and tracked legislation, attended House hearings
and seminars, and coordinated legislative initiatives that were
sponsored and/or favored by the Congressman
1990-1991 Quaker Oats Washington, DC
Merchandising Representative
Conducted analysis of competitive pricing surveys for major
accounts in the Washington, DC metropolitan area
Planned and implemented plan-o-grams to increase the
marketability of merchandise
1989 Brevard Community College Palm Bay, FL
Adjunct Instructor
Taught Introduction of Principles of Sales
Developed student lesson plans, projects, and materials to
evaluate students understanding of information
1985-1988 Nabisco Brands, Inc. Palm Bay, FL
Area Manager
Managed several accounts valued at $1.5 million and
increased revenue by 20 percent
Prepared monthly activity reports covering brand sales
performance on new products
Rated #1 in sales in Florida and #1 in sales in the South
East Region
Responsible for business strategy implementation,
management, and negotiation for distribution of new products
and maintenance of existing products
Monitored the performance of account executives to ensure
the achievement of goals and objective
1981-1985 Winn Dixie Inc. Jacksonville, FL
Manager Trainee
Developed merchandising techniques to increase distribution
and sales of Winn-Dixie manufactured products
Developed and implemented cross merchandising strategies
with other divisions within the company to create sales and
increase the success rate on new products
Certified in the grocery, dairy, produce, and meat divisions
EDUCATION
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), 1985
Edward Waters University, 1981-1983
Harvard University--Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge,
MA Postgraduate course, Senior Managers in Government, 1996
Received Honorary Doctorate Degrees from--
Edward Waters University & Jacksonville University
PAST BOARD EXPERIENCE
National Black MBA Association Board--Chairman, Audit
Committee 2021 to present
National Black MBA Association--Board of Directors--2021 to
present
National Black MBA Association--Chairman--2002-2007
African American Mayors Association--Trustee--2012-2015
African American Mayors Assoc--Advisory Board--2015 to
present
St. Joseph's Missionary Baptist Church Member--2001 to
present
St. Joseph's Missionary Baptist Evangelism Team 2001 to
present
The National Park Service Advisory Board--2014-2016
Families of Slain Children--Board Member--2009-2011
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Board 2007
Chairman, Ways & Means Committee, Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc--2007-2010
Jacksonville Chamber Board of Governors--2004-2005
National Junior Achievement USA- Board--2005 (est.)
Board of Director's Southern Christian Leadership
Conference--2002-2005
Zion Baptist Church--Board of Trustees--1997-2001
Community of Hope Homeless Shelter Advisory Board--1997-1999
Washington Urban League Advisory Board Member--1993-1994
NAACP Member--(Life Member) 1981
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Honored on the floor of the 104th Congress for outstanding
leadership in supporting rural communities by Rep. Bill Emerson
and Rep Kika Delagarza
Distinguished Service Award, U.S. Conference of Mayors
Distinguished Alumni Award, Jacksonville University Board of
Trustees
Chairman's Award, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Named as one of the Top 100 influential African-Americans by
The Root
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Award for Outstanding Leadership
MLK Humanitarian Award, Jacksonville University
Frederick Douglass Award, Southern Christian Leadership
Conference
Excellence in Service Award, 100 Black Men of America
Distinguished Award for Government Services, National
Baptist Conference USA
President's Award, Jacksonville NAACP
Recognized by Morehouse College Jacksonville Alumni
Association for a
Successful Ninth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
*Below is a brief synopsis of each article link listed. Newspaper
links related to Mayor Brown's administration and transportation topics
are at the bottom.
ARTICLE 1--10/28/13 Journal of Commerce ``Here's what government,
industry, and local leaders had to say in support of Jacksonville's
harbor improvement projects and keeping these projects on track''
*Mayor Brown discussed gaining authorization for dredging the channel
and improving JAXPORT.
ARTICLE 2--5/24/12 ``Jax Port officials announce start of Mile Point
Project''
*Jax Port officials and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the
start of the Mile Point Project that will help Jacksonville to compete
globally when it comes to cargo shipping. It will create 3500 jobs. The
port is the second largest employer in Jacksonville.
ARTICLE 3--1/15/13--``Governor Scott pledges $36 million to fix Mile
Point''
*This money will make Jax Port a more navigable and efficient route for
major container ships and will increase capacity to export domestic
goods.
ARTICLE 4--7/14/14
*YouTube Video of Mayor Brown's budget address for Fiscal Year 2014-
2015
*One of the areas of investment will include: Job Creation, which
includes deepening of the harbor and Mile Point navigation projects to
expand JAXPORT. Mayor Brown appointed a Port Task Force to support the
port's growth.
ARTICLE 5--7/2/22--``The Alvin Brown Administration: Down to business--
and Fast'' (The Florida Times Union)
*Areas of Focus: Building a Budget, Pension Costs, Downtown
Development, Economic Development. In the area of economic development,
Mayor Brown will focus on growing the port. The key step will be
getting Federal dollars to dredge the river and fix Mile Point.
ARTICLE 6--7/17/15 (US Department of Commerce Press Release)
``US DOT Secretary Foxx visits Florida's I-95 Overland Bridge
Replacement Project''
*Mayor Brown joined Secretary Foxx at the I-95 Overland Bridge Project
to replace aging infrastructure.
The four day--five state bus tour called ``The Grow America Express'',
served to show the importance of investing in America's infrastructure
and encourage Congress to act on long-term transportation bills. This
project would cost $196 million and $73 million would come from Federal
funding. This would be the largest highway construction project in
Northeast Florida's history.
ARTICLE 7--12/3/11 ``Mayor Brown welcomes $10 million grant for Port''
*After less than a week after Mayor Brown met with U.S. DOT Secretary
Ray LaHood, the Federal government decided to provide a $10 million
grant to JAXPORT
*The TIGER grant will help build an intermodal container transfer
facility and will assist in cutting truck traffic on Heckscher Drive
and will increase efficiency at Jacksonville's waterfront
*In October Mayor Brown was named Chairman of the U.S. Conference of
Mayors' Metro Exports and Ports Task Force, a position that has helped
to build relationships regarding global transportation issues
ARTICLE 8--10/21/11--``Mayor Brown and business leaders to promote
northeast Florida in Brazil''
*A delegation of Jacksonville business leaders, including Mayor Brown
and the Jax USA Partnership President, will join Governor Rick Scott in
Sao Paulo, Brazil for a five-day economic development mission to
promote Northeast Florida and attract new business
*Brazil is one of Jacksonville's top trading partners.
*The delegation will focus on aviation and transportation during the
trip.
*Embraer is headquartered in Brazil and established operations in
Florida 30 years ago. The company named Jacksonville a location to
build a facility to construct A-29 Super Tucano planes
ARTICLE 9--10/30/14--``Mayor Brown kicks off pedestrian and bicycle
safety campaign''
*Mayor Brown announced a multi-agency coalition with: the Jacksonville
Transportation Authority, Duval County Public Schools, Jax City
Council, Jax Sheriff's Office, Florida Department of Transportation,
AARP, the Florida Highway Patrol, and AAA to launch a 6-month campaign
to address pedestrian and bicycle safety in Jacksonville.
*The Federal Highway Administration designated Jacksonville as a
Pedestrian Focus City, meaning Jacksonville will be eligible to receive
technical assistance to help address high incidences of pedestrian
crashes and fatalities in Jacksonville. The campaign will emphasize
education, engineering, and enforcement
ARTICLE 10--1/17/14--``Work starts on FedEx Ground Site''
*State and local officials welcome Southern Division VP Bob Holcombe of
FedEx to the $19 million groundbreaking of the FedEx Distribution
Center at Cecil Commerce Center
*The 300,000 square foot--state-of-the-art facility will be three to
four times the size of the one it is replacing and it will create 180
jobs
https://www.joc.com/port-news/us-ports/port-jacksonville/what-they-
are-saying-leaders-weigh-jacksonville-port-improvement-
projects_20131028.html
https://www.news4jax.com/news/2012/05/24/jaxport-officials-
announce-start-of-mile-point-project/
https://jaxusa.org/news/governor-pledges-36-million-to-fix-mile-
point/
https://www.coj.net/welcome/news/mayor-brown-invests-in-
jacksonville-to-expand-oppo
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/politics/2011/07/03/alvin-
brown-administration-down-business-and-fast/15898041007/
https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/us-transportation-
secretary-foxx-visits-florida%E2%80%99s-i-95-overland-bridge-
replacement
https://www.coj.net/welcome/news/mayor-alvin-brown-welcomes-$10-
million-grant-for-p.aspx
https://www.coj.net/welcome/news/mayor-brown-and-business-leaders-
to-promote-northe.aspx
https://www.coj.net/welcome/news/mayor-brown-kicks-off-pedestrian-
and-bicycle-safet
https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2014/jan/17/work-starts-fedex-
ground-site/
Additional Articles
https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2011/10/04/mayor-
brown-to-head-up-national-port.html
https://www.coj.net/departments/office-of-economic-development/
jedc-information/press-room/city-facilitates-land-purchase-for-new-
fedex-facil
https://www.coj.net/city-council/st-johns-river-ferry-commission/
ferry-operations/alerts/welcome-back-the-ferry!
https://www.coj.net/city-council/headlines/st-johns-river-ferry-
awarded-federal-lands-access
https://www.coj.net/welcome/news/mayor-brown-kicks-off-pedestrian-
and-bicycle-safet
https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Photos/igphoto/2002032129/
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pressroom/fhwa1509.cfm
https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/09/20/mayor-
brown-rallys-for-jaxport-deepening.html
https://www.news4jax.com/news/2014/04/16/deepening-of-jacksonville-
port-gets-approval/
https://www.jaxport.com/northeast-florida-global-cities-export-
plan-released/
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/jaxport-welcomes-hoegh-
jacksonville-jacksonville/83675193/
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HILLARY FOR AMERICA 2016 3/25/16 0:00 600
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FRIENDS OF JIM CLYBURN 2020 7/21/20 0:00 1000
FRIENDS OF JIM CLYBURN 2020 7/31/20 0:00 250
BIDEN FOR PRESIDENT 2020 8/12/20 0:00 250
BIDEN ACTION FUND 2020 8/12/20 0:00 250
BUTTERFIELD FOR CONGRESS 2020 8/24/20 0:00 1000
BIDEN FOR PRESIDENT 2020 9/1/20 0:00 1000
BIDEN VICTORY FUND 2020 9/1/20 0:00 1000
BIDEN FOR PRESIDENT 2020 9/4/20 0:00 500
BIDEN VICTORY FUND 2020 9/4/20 0:00 500
JAIME HARRISON FOR U.S. SENATE 2020 9/27/20 0:00 500
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The Chair. Thank you, Mr. Brown, and very sorry to hear of
your personal loss.
And I do think it helps inform people about the importance
of safety, the importance that the NTSB can play, particularly
in a time of change and a change in manufacturing, so look
forward to asking you some follow-up questions on that.
But thank you for your willingness to serve. Thank you for
your leadership in Jacksonville. Mr. Coscia, welcome. Thank
you.
STATEMENT OF ANTHONY ROSARIO COSCIA, NOMINEE TO BE A DIRECTOR,
AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Coscia. Good morning, Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member
Cruz, and members of the Committee. I am Tony Coscia, the
Chairman of Amtrak's Board of Directors. I am honored to serve
on Amtrak's Board and to have the opportunity to work with our
dedicated Amtrak employees and stakeholders.
I am also grateful for the extraordinary level of support
for passenger rail and Amtrak that this committee and Congress
have demonstrated. When I joined Amtrak's Board in 2010, the
company was still recovering from the near bankruptcy in the
2000s that had eroded confidence in management and mission.
There was no clear pathway for Amtrak's future, and some
questioned whether Amtrak and the national network should
continue to exist. I am proud to say that since then, Amtrak,
working with our partners, has made significant progress. We
grew ridership nationwide, attracted millions of new customers,
while significantly improving financial performance.
By the end of Fiscal Year 2019, Amtrak eliminated over $300
million in annual operating losses, enabling us to increase
spending on long overdue capital projects. We completed the
nationwide installation of positive train control, and we were
the first U.S. based railroad to implement a comprehensive
safety management system.
We launched more than a $10 billion program to re-fleet
Amtrak with new energy efficient, U.S. made trains. We improved
customer satisfaction despite the challenges of operating over
aged infrastructure on host railroads that often fail to give
Amtrak its vital statutory preference over freight trains.
We safely maintained operations during the trouble--during
the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have restored
pre-pandemic service levels on nearly all of our routes. And we
hired over 3,700 new employees in Fiscal Year 2022, and an
additional 2,700 during the first 7 months of Fiscal Year 2023.
These new hires, our workforce of the future, have allowed
us to restore our operations. Amtrak investments are creating a
pathway for strong job opportunities, particularly in segments
of the economy that in the past have not benefited from capital
expansion.
A career in Amtrak and passenger rail represents an
opportunity to develop skills that form a long-term career.
Amtrak and its State partners were ready when Congress enacted
the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provides
significant multi-year capital funding for intercity passenger
rail--we have sought for decades.
Using that funding, we finally were able to make vital
investments in infrastructure and equipment and pursue the
improvement and expansion of Amtrak service that the IIJA
contemplates.
On the Northeast Corridor, we have commenced early
construction activities to replace the 150 year old BMP tunnel
in Baltimore, and worked on Connecticut bridges and Maryland
bridges, as well as construction of the Hudson River tunnel
that is expected to start next year.
On our national network, we are working with our partners
to improve and expand service, including in states such as
Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee, Minnesota, Idaho, Kansas,
Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, and Arizona,
all places that today have very little Amtrak service, and this
gives us the opportunity to extend that service.
We also intend to spend $1.3 billion in IIJA funding to
complete the task of bringing all of our stations on our
network for which Amtrak is responsible into full compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
We have made tremendous progress on this level. This
funding will allow us to bring this to its full completion. And
last December, Amtrak initiated the procurement of new
passenger rail cars for our 14 overnight long distance routes.
The new cars will replace our existing fleet with modern
equipment that will improve safety, reliability, accessibility,
and financial performance.
This procurement, the largest U.S. order for long distance
passenger cars since the 1940s, reflects Amtrak's commitment to
our long distance network and our recognition of how important
our network is to the communities it serves. The long distance
system is the connective tissue of our national network, and it
provides the anchor to expand ridership.
Overcoming decades of underinvestment in passenger rail
will not be accomplished overnight. Like every other
transportation mode, passenger rail will require continued and
sustained investment beyond the 5-year horizon of the IIJA.
If I am confirmed, I can assure you that Amtrak will be a
good steward of the funding you provided and that we will
accomplish with this funding a case for continued investment.
There has never been a more exciting time to be involved with
Amtrak.
Our nation needs improved and expanded intercity passenger
rail service to alleviate congestion, reduce emissions, and
provide mobility to our citizens. I am proud of what we have
accomplished at Amtrak since I joined the Amtrak Board, and I
welcome the opportunity to continue my service.
Thank you for your support thus far, and I look forward to
answering your questions.
[The prepared statement and biographical information of Mr.
Coscia follow:]
Prepared Statement of Tony Coscia, Nominee to be a Director,
Amtrak Board of Directors
Good morning, Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Cruz, and members of
the Committee.
I am Tony Coscia, the Chairman of the Amtrak Board of Directors. I
am honored to serve on Amtrak's Board and to have the opportunity to
work with our dedicated Amtrak employees and stakeholders. I am also
grateful for the extraordinary level of support for passenger rail and
Amtrak that this Committee and Congress have demonstrated.
When I joined Amtrak's Board in 2010 the company was still
recovering from the near bankruptcy in the 2000s that had eroded
confidence in its management and mission. There was no clear path for
Amtrak's future, and some questioned whether Amtrak and its national
network should continue to exist.
I am proud to say that since then, Amtrak, working with our
partners, has made significant progress:
We grew ridership nationwide and attracted millions of new
customers, while significantly improving financial performance.
By the end of FY2019, Amtrak eliminated over $300 million in
annual operating losses, enabling us to increase spending on
long-overdue capital projects.
We completed the nationwide installation of Positive Train
Control and were the first U.S.-based railroad to implement a
comprehensive Safety Management System.
We launched a more than $10 billion program to re-fleet
Amtrak with new, energy-efficient, U.S.-made trains.
We improved customer satisfaction despite the challenges of
operating over aged infrastructure and on host railroads that
often fail to give Amtrak its vital statutory preference over
freight trains.
We safely maintained operations during the COVID-19 pandemic
and have restored pre-pandemic service levels on nearly all
routes.
We hired over 3,700 new employees in Fiscal Year 2022, and
an additional 2,700 during the first seven months of FY23.
These new hires--our workforce of the future--have allowed us
to restore our operations. Amtrak investments are creating a
pathway for strong job opportunities, particularly in segments
of the economy that in the past have not benefited from capital
expansion. A career at Amtrak and in passenger rail represents
an opportunity to develop skills that form the basis of a long-
term career.
Amtrak and its state partners were ready when Congress enacted the
Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which provides the
significant, multi-year capital funding for intercity passenger rail we
have sought for decades. Using that funding, we will finally be able to
make vital investments in infrastructure and equipment, and pursue the
improvement and expansion of Amtrak service the IIJA contemplates.
On the Northeast Corridor, we have commenced early construction
activities to replace the 150-year-old B&P Tunnel in Baltimore and
construction of Gateway's Hudson River Tunnel is expected to commence
next year.
On our National Network, we are working with our partners to seek
discretionary grants to improve and expand Amtrak service, including in
states such as Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee, Minnesota, Idaho,
Kansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado and Arizona
that have little Amtrak service today.
We intend to spend $1.3 billion in IIJA funding to complete the
task of bringing all of the stations on our network for which Amtrak is
responsible into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Last December, Amtrak initiated the procurement of new passenger
railcars for our 14 overnight long-distance routes. The new cars will
replace our existing fleet with modern equipment that will improve
safety, reliability, accessibility, and financial performance. This
procurement, the largest U.S. order for long-distance passenger cars
since the 1940s, reflects Amtrak's commitment to our long-distance
network and our recognition of how important that network is to the
communities it serves. The long-distance system is the connective
tissue for the National Network that provides an anchor to expand
ridership.
Overcoming many decades of underinvestment in passenger rail will
not be accomplished overnight. Like every other transportation mode,
passenger rail will require continued, sustained investment beyond the
five-year horizon of the IIJA. If I am confirmed, I can assure you that
Amtrak will be a good steward of the funding you have provided, and
that what we accomplish with it will make the case for continued
investment.
There has never been a more exciting time to be involved with
Amtrak. Our nation needs improved and expanded intercity passenger rail
service to alleviate congestion, reduce emissions and provide mobility
to our citizens. I'm proud of what we have accomplished since I joined
Amtrak's Board and I welcome the opportunity to continue my service.
Thank you for all your support thus far, and I look forward to
answering your questions today.
______
a. biographical information
1. Name (Include any former names or nicknames used):
Anthony Rosario Coscia
Nickname: Tony
2. Position to which nominated: Director, AMTRAK Board of
Directors.
3. Date of Nomination: May 3, 2022.
4. Address (List current place of residence and office addresses):
Residence: Information not released to the public.
Office: I work out of two offices of Windels Marx: New York, NY
10019 and New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
5. Date and Place of Birth: 09/09/1959; Paterson, New Jersey.
6. Provide the name, position, and place of employment for your
spouse (if married) and the names and ages of your children (including
stepchildren and children by a previous marriage).
Spouse: Alice Coscia, Nurse Practioner, Harrison Medical Group,
Harrison, NJ
Children: Daughter, Christine England, 34, Nurse Practioner,
Family Health Institute, Kingston, NY; Son, Joseph Coscia, 32,
Director, Potomac Economics, Ltd., Fairfax, VA; Son, Stephen
Coscia, 31, PhD Candidate, University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, PA; Daughter, Elizabeth Coscia, 28, Student,
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC; Daughter,
Marissa Coscia, 26, Director, Communications & Public Affairs,
Global Strategy Group, New York, NY.
7. List all college and graduate schools attended, whether or not
you were granted a degree by the institution. Provide the name of the
institution, the dates attended, the degree received, and the date of
the degree.
Rutgers University School of Law, Juris Doctorate (1984)
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Bachelors
of Science in Foreign Service, International Economics (1981)
8. List all post-undergraduate employment, including the job title,
name of employer, and inclusive dates of employment, and highlight all
management-level jobs held and any non-managerial jobs that relate to
the position for which you are nominated.
Managerial/Related Positions Are Bolded Below:
Graham and James (May 1982 to September 1982) Law Clerk
Barnes Richardson and Colburn, LLP (May 1983 to September
1983) Law Clerk
Windels Marx Davies & Ives
Partner (September 1990-January 1991)
Member of the firm as a partner in the general corporate,
commercial and real estate groups.
Associate Attorney (September 1984-September 1990)
General corporate, commercial and real estate practice.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (January 1991 to
February 1992)
Executive Director
Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP (February 1992 to
Present)
Partner & Member of Executive Committee
Member of the firm as a partner in the general corporate,
commercial and real estate groups.
9. Attach a copy of your resume.
Attached as Attachment A.
10. List any advisory, consultative, honorary, or other part-time
service or positions with Federal, State, or local governments, other
than those listed above after 18 years of age.
Chairman, Board of Directors, National Railroad Passenger
Corporation (AMTRAK) (2013 to present); Appointed a Director of
the Board in 2010 and reappointed in 2015
Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Port Authority of New York
& New Jersey (April 2003-February 2011) (continued on Board of
Commissioners until June 2011)
Vice Chairman, Gateway Program Development Corporation
Commission (February 2016 to July 2019)
Vice Chair, Gateway Development Commission (July 2019 to
present)
Member, New Jersey Restart and Recovery Commission (April
2020 to present)
Chairman, New Jersey Economic Development Authority
(February 1992 to March 2003)
Director, NJ Governor's Export Advisory Council (1996-1998)
Director, New Capital Sources Partnership Board (1996-1997)
11. List all positions held as an officer, director, trustee,
partner, proprietor, agent, representative, or consultant of any
corporation, company, firm, partnership, or other business, enterprise,
educational, or other institution.
Partner & Member of Executive Committee, Windels Marx Lane &
Mittendorf, LLP (1992 to present)
Member, Council of Trustees, New Jersey Performing Arts
Center (2006 to present)
Trustee, New Jersey Community Development Corporation (2007
to present)
Director, National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK)
(June 2010 to present)
Trustee, Regional Plan Association (June 2011 to present)
Advisory Board Member, Advance Realty Investors (March 2015
to present; previously 1995-2006)
Senior Advisor, Oaktree Transportation Infrastructure Fund,
L.P. (August 2018 to present)
Director, OceanFirst Financial Corp. (January 2018 to
present)
Director, OceanFirst Bank (January 2018 to present)
Director, Neighborhood Property Group LLC (November 2020 to
present)
Member, Georgetown University Board of Directors (July 2016
to present)
Advisory Board Member, Georgetown University School of
Foreign Service (2011 to present)
Director, Suez North America Inc., successor to United
Water, Inc. (December 2012-March 2022)
Director, SUEZ SA (December 2020-March 2022)
Director, Suez Utility Holdings Inc. (September 2019-March
2022)
Director, Sun Bancorp Inc. (November 2010-January 2018)
Director, Sun National Bank (April 2011-January 2018)
Regent, Georgetown University Board of Regents (2007-2013)
Director, Tutor Perini Corporation (September 2012-May 2013)
Trustee, New Jersey Network (NJN) Foundation (2001-2011)
Director, Motor Coach Industries International, Inc. (May
2009-September 2010)
Trustee, Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (2004-2010)
Trustee, Liberty Science Center (2006-2008)
Director, Marcal Paper Mills, Inc. (1998-2007)
Director, Interchange Financial Services Corporation and
Interchange Bank (1997-2007)
Advisory Board, PNC Bank, NJ (1997-2007)
Director, Ryan Beck & Co. (2006-2007)
Trustee, George Street Playhouse (1996-2001)
12. Please list each membership you have had after 18 years of age
or currently hold with any civic, social, charitable, educational,
political, professional, fraternal, benevolent or religiously
affiliated organization, private club, or other membership
organization. (For this question, you do not have to list your
religious affiliation or membership in a religious house of worship or
institution.). Include dates of membership and any positions you have
held with any organization. Please note whether any such club or
organization restricts membership on the basis of sex, race, color,
religion, national origin, age, or disability.
Member, New Jersey Alliance for Action (1998--Present)
Member, National Association of Industrial and Office
Properties, NJ Chapter (2004 to present)
Member, New Jersey Performing Arts Center Council of
Trustees (2006 to present)
Director, New Jersey Community Development Corporation (2007
to present)
Member, Partnership for New York City (2007 to present)
Member, Economic Club of New York (2008 to present)
Director, Regional Plan Association (2011 to present)
Advisory Board Member, Georgetown University School of
Foreign Service (2011 to present)
Member, Georgetown University Board of Directors (July 2016
to present)
Member, Georgetown University Board of Regents (2007-2013)
Trustee, New Jersey Network (NJN) Foundation (2001-2011)
Trustee, Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (2004-2010)
Director, Liberty Science Center (2006-2008)
Trustee, George Street Playhouse (1996-2001)
13. Have you ever been a candidate for and/or held a public office
(elected, non-elected, or appointed)? If so, indicate whether any
campaign has any outstanding debt, the amount, and whether you are
personally liable for that debt.
No.
14. List all memberships and offices held with and services
rendered to, whether compensated or not, any political party or
election committee within the past ten years. If you have held a paid
position or served in a formal or official advisory position (whether
compensated or not) in a political campaign within the past ten years,
identify the particulars of the campaign, including the candidate, year
of the campaign, and your title and responsibilities.
N/A
15. Itemize all political contributions to any individual, campaign
organization, political party, political action committee, or similar
entity of $200 or more for the past ten years.
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DATE AMOUNT ENTITY
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12/22/22 $300 Phil Cohen for City Council
11/28/22 $300 New Brunswick Democrats 2022
11/3/22 $2000 Tom Malinowski
3/3/22 $2500 Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.
2/16/22 $2900 Blumenthal Victory Fund
9/28/21 $300 Murphy for Governor
4/20/21 $10,000 New Jersey Democratic Party (Federal)
3/9/21 $250 Benjamin 2021
2/17/21 $2800 Friends of Schumer
10/7/20 $2800 Defazio for Congress
10/31/19 $300 Stevinson/Fernandez 2019
8/8/19 $300 Blue PAC
5/14/19 $2000 Cory 2020
3/15/19 $2,000 Josh Gottheimer for Congress
3/13/19 $1,000 Mark Kelly for Senate
10/31/18 $300 Friends of Jim Cahill
10/17/18 $2,700 Josh Gottheimer for Congress
9/11/18 $250 Cahill Egan Escobar 2018
4/19/18 $2,600 Menendez for Senate
3/2/18 $250 Citizens to Re-elect Mayor Joseph H.
Alessi
10/27/16 $1,000 Sires for Congress
7/29/16 $1,800 Josh Gottheimer for Congress
4/13/16 $2,700 Hillary for America
3/10/16 $2,700 Pascrell for Congress
6/5/15 $2,700 Friends of Schumer
6/30/14 $2,600 Cory Booker for Senate